Why are ye so fearful

Bible Reading: Mark 4

Mark 4:40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?

The disciples just saw Jesus speak to the wind and rebuke a terrible storm they were in at sea. He told the wind to be still! The disciples were exceedingly fearful and Jesus wanted to know why. They were in the boat with the Creator of the meteorological system - they should not have been surprised that all of his creation is subject to his word!

Jesus questioned their fear. They were with him. What did they have to be afraid of? They needed faith. They needed to trust him and believe his word. That is what we need today. The opposite of fear is faith. Faith brings courage.


When we trust Jesus, we can face the storms of life with courage. We can also face his providence and miracles knowing that he is at work in the world. Prayerful disciples expect for the Lord to be at work all around them. When we see something happen and know it must be Jesus at work we are grateful because we know who his is!

There is no need to fear when you walk by faith. The Holy Spirit is leading you in the direction he wants you to go. Faithfully follow the Lord!

In Christ,
Rody