DCLM Higher Everyday 24 July 2024 — Jesus Rebukes The Wind
DCLM Higher Everyday 24 July 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Jesus Rebukes The Wind
Topic: Jesus Rebukes The Wind
Text: Mark 4:35-41
35And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.
37And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
38And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
39And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
40And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?
41And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
Key Verse: “And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm” (Mark 4:39).
Message
Wind is air in motion. It is beneficial to both man and animals when it comes in moderate proportions. If it however comes in high speed resulting in cyclones and hurricanes whether on the land or the sea, the disaster coupled with the losses can be incalculable. The apostles of the Lord had a bitter experience with the wind while on the sea with the Lord sleeping peacefully in the cabin. They struggled to bring the boat to shore and safety all to no avail. After their human efforts had failed, they called on the Master who rebuked the wind and brought a great calm.
Wind represents troubles, problems and challenges of life. A little misunderstanding in the home can grow into quarrels, fight and separation if wrongly handled. When we are faced with them, we should call on the Lord in faith for total victory. Our human efforts will certainly disappoint us but faith in His mighty power will bring the needed victory. Jesus is with you in the boat of your life. Call upon Him for solutions to your problems.
Quote: Call on the Lord in faith
Challenge: Pray over the challenges of your life.
Prayer for today: Lord, give me victory over every storm in my life.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
