THE STORY OF JESUS: Mark 4:35-41
“‘Quiet! Be still!’ Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.” (Mark 4:39)
This is one of those stories that people dismiss as ancient ‘fake news’.
I get it, this (and the other miracle stories) are unbelievable.
How many other religions and holy books claim miracles, and are they true to?
How can a reasonable, educated and modern person like myself accept these stories?
As for miracles, my understanding of God makes them possible.
I can’t prove these happened, but I have no doubt in God’s power to do them.
The same with all the miracles found in other religions and holy books.
It is not the miracles that draw or convince me… but Jesus.
I am drawn to Jesus by His life and message, not by His miracles.
His life and message are miraculous to me, and the kind of life I long for and need.
I need help, I need forgiveness, I need love, joy, peace, meaning and purpose.
Jesus gives me these things, and they calm the storm in my heart and life.
Because the message is so convicting and compelling, the miracles are superfluous.
I accept them because I accept Jesus, and the miracle of His life and love.
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, thank You for calming my storm, and giving me love, joy and peace. This miracle is greater than all the others.