God’s Faithfulness ~ Our
Everlasting Hope!
LORD, You are my God; I will exalt You and praise Your name, for
in perfect faithfulness
During this season of reflection
and renewal, join me in exploring God’s Faithfulness. Do you find strength for
every circumstance in God’s Faithfulness? God IS Faithful! God’s Faithfulness is our everlasting Hope! ~ Donna Oswalt
…Then [Jesus]
arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the
wind ceased and there was a great calm. But He said to them, “Why are you so
fearful? How is it that you have no faith?” And they feared exceedingly, and
said to one another, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey
Him!” Mark 4:35-41 NKJV
The Roman Empire prepares to rule the earth. With
every engineering feat, architectural accomplishment, and political ploy, Roman
power gestures to the world. Greek tradition emphasizes knowledge, and evolving
education includes studying languages, philosophy, literature and the arts.
This culture influences the villages that live under Roman law. Governmental
power and authority reign supreme throughout the land.
After a full day of teaching by the Sea of Galilee,
Jesus tells the disciples to cross over to the other side of the sea, leaving
the multitudes behind. In the boat, Jesus falls asleep, but a great windstorm
quickly forms, threatening the boat with rough seas. Afraid, they awaken Jesus
with panicked shouts. He calms the storm with a couple of words; immediately
the wind and sea obey. Jesus demonstrates complete authority over nature. David
Jeremiah writes, “Safety, however, is not the absence of trouble but rather the
presence of Jesus.” In one act, Jesus models God’s faithfulness, teaching that
trusting in the unchanging, infinite, and infallible character of God should be
the foundation of faith.
Lord, the
sudden storms of life come unpredictable and unwanted. I feel their power to
sweep me overboard, and the world mocks my calling out to You, says my prayers
fall empty. But I know You are the Almighty God, the One with authority over
all things, El Roi the God who sees me where I am,
Jehovah-Jireh the Lord who provides
whatever I need. Great is Your faithfulness and where I place my faith. –dho
Focus Point:
In one act,
Jesus models God’s faithfulness, teaching that trusting in the unchanging,
infinite, and infallible character of God should be the foundation of faith.
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blessed by the Lord Who loves you best!”
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