February 13, 2012 Worship Him

Worship Him

Mark 4:41 They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”

THE DISCIPLES had been with Jesus for some time when he calms the storm on the sea. Perhaps this is the first time they feared him.
What causes their fear? They see the power of Jesus’ words. They see Jesus’ Lordship over nature. They see Jesus’ holiness in that power.
When they realize they could be in the presence of the
(Psalms 146:6) the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them — what could they do but tremble in fear.
His unlimited power stood next to their faithless lives. His sovereign authority determined the destiny of their sin-filled souls. His all-knowing mind dwarfed their limited understanding. He held their souls in his hand. Why would they not tremble in fear?
Yes, now they are beginning to more clearly see who this Jesus is. They are growing in their understanding that their rabbi is the Lord of Hosts. They have seen the power of his words, and they are afraid.
Their fear can cause them to run from their Lord, or their fear can cause them to turn their minds to a greater understanding of their Lord. They were on a boat. They had to stay, and they would learn more. As it says in Proverbs 9:10-11
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
Now they begin to understand that they must really listen to their rabbi. They begin to understand his words will not only calm the winds, his words will transform their lives.


Pause and consider that truly knowing Jesus will change your life. Fearful, isn’t it?