Read: MARK 4:35-41
Meditation verse:
“On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” (Mark 4:35).
When Jesus told His disciples, “Let us cross over to the other side,” He didn’t give them details of the journey—only the destination. As they set out across the sea, a furious storm arose, and waves began to beat against the boat until it was nearly swamped. Meanwhile, Jesus was asleep on a cushion in the stern, completely unbothered by the chaos.
Frightened, the disciples woke Him, asking, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” Jesus arose, rebuked the wind, and calmed the sea with a word. Then He turned to them and said, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”(Mark 4:40). Jesus’ response was clear—His word was enough.
When He said they were going to the other side, it was already settled. The storm in between did not nullify His promise. He didn’t say there would be no storms; He only said they would get to the other side.
Psalm 119:89 declares, “Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven.” What God has spoken concerning your life is irrevocable. His promises are not dependent on visible circumstances but on His unchanging nature and sovereign power.
Has God given you a promise that now seems impossible? Are you facing storms that threaten to sink your faith? Don’t panic. Don’t give up. Don’t assume He has abandoned ship simply because He seems silent. Rest in the assurance that what He has spoken over your life is already done in heaven. Your job is to believe and keep sailing.
Here’s God’s word to you today from Isaiah 54:11–17:
“O you afflicted one, tossed with tempest, and not comforted… In righteousness you shall be established… You shall be far from oppression… No weapon formed against you shall prosper… This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousnessis from Me,” says the Lord.
You are God’s beloved. The storm will not sink you. The winds will not defeat you. What promise from God are you holding onto in this season? Choose to believe that despite the storm, His word will not fail. You will get to the other side—because God has said so.
IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye
Founder: The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM)
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