Verse of the day: And other ships followed him. (Mark 4. 36)
That night the Lord Jesus was the supreme admiral of the sea and was able, with his presence, to preserve the entire fleet of ships. It is good to sail with Jesus, even in a small boat. When we sail in the company of Christ, good weather may not be guaranteed; for great storms can shake the boat that carries the Lord himself, and we should not expect to find the slightest stormy sea around our boat. If we walk with Jesus, we must be content to live what he experienced. When the waves are strong for him, they are also strong for us. It is through storms and gales that we will come to earth, just as the Lord Jesus did before us. As the storm swept across the dark lake of Galilee, all faces paled and reflected despair. When the help of all creatures proved unnecessary, the sleeping Savior rose to his feet and, with one word, turned the confusion of the storm into a deep and peaceful stillness. Thus the other ships rested and the one that carried the Lord. May our hearts make Jesus their anchor, their rudder, their lighthouse, their lifeboat and their harbor. The Church of Christ is the flagship of the admiral. Let us follow their movements and encourage their officers with our presence. In itself it is the great attraction. We must follow him in his wake, watch his signs, navigate his map, and never fear while he is within reach of our cry. None of the ships in the fleet will be wrecked. By faith, we let go of our rope for another day of cruising and sail with Jesus through a sea of tribulations. The winds and waves will disturb us, but all obey the Lord Jesus. Therefore, no matter how severe the storms are, faith will feel a blessed tranquility in our minds. He is always in the center of the business punished by bad weather. Let us rejoice in it. The boat of Jesus has reached heaven, ours will also arrive.