Picture Jesus and the disciples on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. The day had started off well enough -- crowds clamoring to see Jesus, bringing their illnesses and troubles to him as they always did, seeking his help and healing. Jesus was in control. He helped them all. The disciples observed the power of the Lord as they had so many times before. A good day to be alive! A good day for a sail and a rest! As they moved onto the water, the waves lapped against the small boat. The boat gently rocked back and forth. Jesus, exhausted from the healing which always took something out of him, fell asleep in the little boat. Picture the storm which then took them all by surprise. If you have done any fishing or sailing, you know how a storm can come up suddenly. The sky grew dark. The wind bega…
The Little Boat
Mark 4:35-41
Mark 4:35-41
Sermon
by Ron Lavin
by Ron Lavin
CSS Publishing, Lima, Ohio, The Advocate, by Ron Lavin