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STORMS

by William Wyne

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51


Storms
William Wyne
Mark 6: 45-51


45And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. 46And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.

47And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. 48And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. 49But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: 50For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. 51And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

A little boy was eagerly looking forward to the birthday party of a friend who lived several blocks away. When the day finally arrived, a blizzard of snow made the sidewalks and roads nearly impassable. The lad's father, sensing how cold it was and knowing how much snow was on the sidewalks, thought it wasn't a good idea for his son to attend the party. The boy reacted tearfully, and pleaded, that several of the other boys from the neighborhood were going and they were walking to the party. The father thought, for a moment and decided that he could go. The boy leaped for joy and started to bundle up and plunged into the snowy conditions. The snow was blowing, the winds were cold, and the streets were almost impassable, but he made his way several blocks and finally arrived. As he reached the door, he ranged the bell and went in, but he turned around and briefly looked back. His eyes caught in a distance the shadow of a retreating figure. It was his father, he had followed his son every step to make sure that he was safe.

Sometimes in the blowing of the winds o ...

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