Ever been awake in the wee hours, knotted up with worry, knocked around by the unknowns of the economy or your health or family troubles? Sometimes it feels like no one knows or cares
Jesus’ disciples knew the feeling. They were buffeted by a
terrible storm, in a little boat on a dark sea with no one to help them. It was
after an exhausting but fulfilling day of ministry. Jesus multiplied loaves and
fishes, fed five thousand, and stretched the faith of the Twelve. But then He
dismissed the crowd, sent His disciples off across the sea, and went up on the
mountain to be with His Father.
Did His disciples wonder why He left them? Were they
experiencing confusion? Disappointment? Whatever they felt, their voyage
certainly didn’t seem like a victory cruise. The wind was against them and it
was tough going.
But even while He was praying, even in the darkness before
dawn, even at a distance to make human sight impossible, Jesus was watching and
saw their trouble. Here’s how Mark recorded it: And he saw that they were
making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth
watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. Mark 6:48, ESV
And He came to them, walking on the sea. This is a Savior to
admire! It’s not easy to hang on in the darkness while the wind lashes and the
sea roils. But you’re not alone and He has not lost track of you.
He is praying, but He is also watching. He sees us in the
storm. He knows every heartache and every trouble.
And He will come to us, Master of it all, walking on the
sea. And nothing can stand in His way.
