Jesus is the only One Who can meet our needs. He is the God-Man Who displays His love and His power for His people. When Mark wrote his Gospel, he wanted to show us that Jesus was God, instead of merely telling us that fact. Mark shows us Christ's Divine glory as He feeds the 5,000 and walks on water. How can these things happen? Because Jesus is God. You can't explain away the miracles behind these narratives!
In this passage, the disciples had been straining all night long to row their boat across the Sea of Galilee, against the wind. When Jesus walked on the water, they screamed with terror because they thought they were seeing a ghost. But Jesus spoke to them and assured them that He was there; Jehovah Himself, in human flesh, was with them – and so they did not need to be afraid. Will we be like the people of Nazareth who are too familiar with Jesus, or will we believe Him when He says He knows our struggles and has promised to never leave us nor forsake us?
On the other side of the lake, Jesus was met by people who were desparate. They touched the hem of His garment and were made well. Why? Because He is God in the flesh and He cared for them, just as He does for us.
Do we see Jesus as nothing more than a miracle-worker, or do we see Him as the Son of God Himself? He is the God-Man Who gives us hope and guides us in the dark hours of the night! |
