OUR CAPTAIN FOR 2015
(Message by Tanny Keng)
1. CAPTAIN of the Ship
a) One of the best choices is to allow our Lord guide and steer our ship for 2015. He should be and must be made the CAPTAIN of our ship. This is the sure way of ensuring that we remain safe and secure for 2015 in anticipation of the forecasting stormy seas.
2. Wind and Wave Obey Jesus
a) The story of Jesus calming the storm is told in the three Synoptic Gospels, Matthew (8:23-27), Mark (4:35-41), and Luke (8:22-25). Jesus had been teaching near the Sea of Galilee. Afterwards, He wanted a respite from the crowds so decided to take a boat with the apostles to the opposite shore where there were no large towns (Mark 4:35–36). The Bible reports not long after they sailed, Jesus fell asleep and a storm arose (Luke 8:23).
Mark 4:35-41 New King James Version (NKJV)
35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. 38 But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?”
39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. 40 But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?” 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!”
3. What is the significance of this passage?
a) When Jesus “gave orders to go over to the other side” (Matthew 8:18), He knew the storm was coming. He is omniscient (John 2:25); even with a storm brewing, He decided to launch out to sea. The Lord never promised we will never see a storm in life (as a matter of fact, He has told us to expect trouble, John 16:33). Rather, He has promised that He will be with us in the storm. He will never leave His children alone in the midst of trouble; with perseverance they will overcome (Deuteronomy 31:8; James 1:12).
b) This passage not only reveals Jesus' true humanity, but also Jesus’ deity because only God can make the “winds and water obey” (Luke 8:25). With one quick word from Christ, the storm abated and the sea became calm (Mark 4:39). The apostles marveled at this powerful display of Jesus’ supernatural ability over the elements (Luke 8:25). This can be immensely comforting to the Christian in a storm. Faith in Christ is never misplaced. If He can calm the storms of the sea with one word, He can calm the storms of life as well.
4. What will happen when Jesus is our CAPTAIN?
a) He will save you.
Zephaniah 3:17 New King James Version (NKJV)
17 The Lord your God in your midst,
Psalm 121:7 New King James Version (NKJV)
7 The Lord shall preserve you from all evil;
Deuteronomy 31:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
8 And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”
The End ...
1. CAPTAIN of the Shipa) One of the best choices is to allow our Lord guide and steer our ship for 2015. He should be and must be made the CAPTAIN of our ship. This is the sure way of ensuring that we remain safe and secure for 2015 in anticipation of the forecasting stormy seas.
2. Wind and Wave Obey Jesus
a) The story of Jesus calming the storm is told in the three Synoptic Gospels, Matthew (8:23-27), Mark (4:35-41), and Luke (8:22-25). Jesus had been teaching near the Sea of Galilee. Afterwards, He wanted a respite from the crowds so decided to take a boat with the apostles to the opposite shore where there were no large towns (Mark 4:35–36). The Bible reports not long after they sailed, Jesus fell asleep and a storm arose (Luke 8:23).
Mark 4:35-41 New King James Version (NKJV)
35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. 38 But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?”
39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. 40 But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?” 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!”
3. What is the significance of this passage?
a) When Jesus “gave orders to go over to the other side” (Matthew 8:18), He knew the storm was coming. He is omniscient (John 2:25); even with a storm brewing, He decided to launch out to sea. The Lord never promised we will never see a storm in life (as a matter of fact, He has told us to expect trouble, John 16:33). Rather, He has promised that He will be with us in the storm. He will never leave His children alone in the midst of trouble; with perseverance they will overcome (Deuteronomy 31:8; James 1:12).
b) This passage not only reveals Jesus' true humanity, but also Jesus’ deity because only God can make the “winds and water obey” (Luke 8:25). With one quick word from Christ, the storm abated and the sea became calm (Mark 4:39). The apostles marveled at this powerful display of Jesus’ supernatural ability over the elements (Luke 8:25). This can be immensely comforting to the Christian in a storm. Faith in Christ is never misplaced. If He can calm the storms of the sea with one word, He can calm the storms of life as well.
4. What will happen when Jesus is our CAPTAIN?
a) He will save you.
Zephaniah 3:17 New King James Version (NKJV)
17 The Lord your God in your midst,
The Mighty One, will save;
He will rejoice over you with gladness,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.”
He will rejoice over you with gladness,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.”
b) He shall preserve you.
Psalm 121:7 New King James Version (NKJV)
7 The Lord shall preserve you from all evil;
He shall preserve your soul.
c) He will go before you, be with you and will not leave you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
8 And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”
The End ...
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