He saw the disciples straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. Shortly before dawn he went out to them, walking on the lake...
Mark 6:48-49 NIV
In the storm
In the dark
Been rowing all night
Jesus went out to them...just before dawn when the night seems darkest, Jesus went out to them.
I want to see Jesus walking on the water at the beginning. I don't want to struggle through the night, fight the waves, row for my life...but that seems to be the disciples experience...
Jesus comes and finds them because he knows where they are, can see them despite the circumstances, and turns up in an unexpected way...
When we're in the storm, know that Jesus sees us, can find us, and just may turn up in an unexpected way...
#storms
#stormsoflife
#unexepected
...four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They couldn't bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus... Mark 2:3-4 NLT Great account of inventiveness and determination to get their friend to see Jesus. Love this. Do you wonder about the back story? Are these the same 4 people who bring this man food? Take him to the toilet every day. Clean him up. Does he live with one of them? Are they family? Are there whole families or groups of people in the background who have supported and cared for this man? A group of children who grew up seeing their parents love in action? Probably. Healing Help Hope These things are found in community. These 4 guys are the heroes here. The upfront people. One day it will be interesting to see who the background heroes are. #loveinaction #community #inthistogether #walkingeachotherhome #gospelofmark
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