Saturday October 31st, 2026
« NLT Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” »
«MSG “God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age.” »
Read Mark 4:35-41NKJV
35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.”
36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him.
37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling.
38 But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?”
39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.
40 But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?”
41 And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!”
- A person’s strength of character is best revealed in the midst of adversity, Proverbs 24:10.
You will be surprised at the level of unbelief demonstrated by many who claim to be children of God when they are faced with adverse situations.
At such times, fear makes many lose their hold of God’s infallible word; this is what happened to the disciples in today’s Bible reading.
They were so afraid of the great storm threatening their lives even though Jesus was right there in the boat with them.
At that moment, they forgot all the great deeds they had seen Him do and all the powerful things they had heard Him teach.
Think about yourself, how do you react when you are in trouble like the disciples ?
Do you blame God, or do you act as if He is not even there with you at all ?
You must always remember that Jesus Christ is with you in the boat of life.
Not only is He with you, but He can also feel the turbulence of the boat and will come to your aid once you call on Him. Hebrews 2:18 says of Him
« NLV Because Jesus was tempted as we are and suffered as we do, He understands us and He is able to help us when we are tempted »
« NKJV For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted »
He personally promised to be with you always, even to the end of the world, Matthew 28:19-20.
How comforting!
In addition to this promise, He also said to you in Isaiah 43:1-2NKJV
« But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you »
I must, however, point out that only the redeemed of the Lord can lay claim to His promises in this Scripture.
Have you been transformed by the redeeming work of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary ?
Do you have the assurance of salvation in your heart ?
If you are genuinely saved, I congratulate you.
Nevertheless, our Lord wants you to demonstrate faith in Him by trusting Him in the midst of adversity.
It is impossible to please God without having faith in Him, Hebrews 11:6.
I, therefore, encourage you with these words of the Master in Mark 11:22 that says: Have faith in God.
Prayer focus – Father, help my faith to stand in the midst of adversity.
Author – Bishop Enoch Adejare Adeboye; General Overseer of the RCCG
Posted by Naomie Joseph
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