Scripture Sunday: Mark 4: 40

Every Sunday on this site I will take some time to look at a passage from the Bible that I like and think is great... though they could obviously be presented by themselves without further mention, I will throw my two cents in on what the verse(s) mean to me.

Today is a story of Jesus calming a storm at sea, and the fear of the Apostles of the storm before Jesus calms it. He says to them,

"Then he asked them, 'Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?'" (Mark 4:40)

From the first time I contemplated this verse, I have thought it could apply to all of us today in all types of situations. In the Bible story, the Apostles are scared because it is storming. Even though Jesus is right there with them, they do not have the faith that He will provide and keep them safe. Of course, despite their doubt, Jesus does calm the storm and keeps them safe.

In the same way, there are many situations where we are scared and do not have faith that Jesus will provide and keep us safe. There are many times where we face doubt and uncertainty, and our first instinct is not the trust the Lord. And yet, despite our doubt, the Lord is always there for us.

When we doubt the Lord and have trouble trusting, the Lord asks us, "Why are you terrified? Do you not have faith?" For if we had true faith and confidence in the Lord, there would never be time for alarm or doubt.