“Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here!”

Job 21; Mark 5; Mark 6
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“Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here!”

Scripture

Mark 6

47 Late that night, the disciples were in their boat in the middle of the lake, and Jesus was alone on land. 48 He saw that they were in serious trouble, rowing hard and struggling against the wind and waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. He intended to go past them, 49 but when they saw him walking on the water, they cried out in terror, thinking he was a ghost. 50 They were all terrified when they saw him.

But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here!” 51 Then he climbed into the boat, and the wind stopped. They were totally amazed, 52 for they still didn’t understand the significance of the miracle of the loaves. Their hearts were too hard to take it in.

53 After they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret. They brought the boat to shore 54 and climbed out. The people recognized Jesus at once, 55 and they ran throughout the whole area, carrying sick people on mats to wherever they heard he was. 56 Wherever he went—in villages, cities, or the countryside—they brought the sick out to the marketplaces. They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all who touched him were healed.

Observation

“Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here!” How many storms did the disciples experience so the Savior could teach them not to be afraid. How many storms has He been using to teach us? It might take a lot of repetition, but the message is clear: “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here!”
What are you facing today? Jesus says to you and to me, “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here!”

Application

I will trust in the One who says, “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here!”

Prayer

Heavenly Father, it takes repetition for me to learn something, and I know that with each storm of life I get to be reminded not to be afraid. I can take courage because You are here. You will walk with me through this day. I am not alone. Thank You for the reminder this morning. Give me wisdom for this day. Bring to my mind the important things. I know that everything that happens to me has been filtered by You. You are amazing. You are worthy of Praise.

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