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The disciples had just finished participating in one of the Bibles greatest
stories. The feeding of the 5000. But notice their attitude prior to feeding
these folks. They wanted to send them away. (Matt. 14:15) All to often that is our attitude today. Send them away. But Jesus feeds
everyone, and when everyone was full each disciple took up a basket of food. That brings us to our text. The Bible says that Jesus constrained his
disciples to get on a ship. And while the ship was at sea some things began to
happen. Let me say, Obedience does not guarentee no storms. Attitude of
obedience has a lot to do with the severity of the storm. Notice with me: 1. The Constrained Disciples A. Jesus sent them away. B. The word constrained has as its meaning necessity. 2. The Contrary Winds A. Often times we can be doing that which the Lord would have us to do, and
still a storm crops up. B. Jesus knew all the time that the storm was coming. C. The disciples tried to get themself out of the storm instead of asking
for the Lords help. (Mark 6:48 KJV) "And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was
contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them,
walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them." D. When the storms arise remember that Jesus is always near. (Mark 6:47 KJV) "And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of
the sea, and he alone on the land." E. Often times when the Lord is near we don’t recognize Him. (Mark 6:49-50 KJV) "But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they
supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: {50} For they all saw him,
and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be
of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid." 3. The Cry of Fear
4. The Catching Saviour (Mat 14:31 KJV) "And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?" 5. The Ceased Winds
(Mark 6:51-52 KJV) "And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. {52} For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened." |
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