Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Mark 6:49-50a, 51 And when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed it was a ghost, and cried out; for they all saw Him and were troubled ... Then He went up into the boat to them, and the wind ceased. And they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and marveled.
DON'T LOWER JESUS TO HUMAN STANDARDS
Approximately twelve hours before the disciples found themselves floundering in the middle of the Sea of Galilee they had witnessed one of the more famous of Jesus' miracles. You would think that His great power would be fresh in their minds.
He had told them that He would be following them, and yet they were surprised to see Him coming. In fact, they did not even recognize Him. Instead they reverted to superstition supposing Him to be some sort of ghost.
This was a human reaction that the disciples had. It's not unlike our reaction at times to the love and power of God. We believe and confess that Jesus is the Christ the Son of the living God. We have read numerous times of His miracles and have the proof of the Old Testament prophecies that He is the Son of God, but there are times that we put limits on Him.
When Jesus took on human flesh and blood He did not take on human weakness. We dare not lower Him to our level, but rather expect great things from Him. Expect the divine. Don't expect failure from Jesus. Expect almighty power and love from your Lord and Savior.
