Why Are You Afraid? How Is It That You Have No Faith?
Posted by Pastor Pat on May 26, 2009
Mark 4:35-41 has a distinct place in Mark’s narrative. It is intentionally placed just after an extended discourse that explained kingdom ideas. Jesus has clearly shown from the parables the distinction between children of light and those who continue to abide in darkness. He has equally shown how the rule or control of God continues to steadily unfold and moves toward ultimate fulfillment with certainty and confidence.
The story before us reinforces these truths. He is God and has absolute authority and control over all things created. I believe the storm was a test to see if they learned what He had just taught. Some tests are “passed” and others are “failed” but all are intentional and purpose filled.
Here is my premise: All of life’s storms are an intentional part of God’s redemptive purpose for us. Romans 8:28 says that everything works together for good. The “good” concerns our justification, our sanctification, and our glorification. The “everything” includes all of life in all of its joys and sorrows.
