BIBLE MEDITATION: NUMBERS 7, 8; MARK 4: 21-41
“And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” Mark 4:41 (KJV)
No one compares with Christ the Lord, He stands alone in His class with no rival. He is unique in all his attributes. Christ possess certain qualities that makes him unique and exceptional. He is Omniscient, Omnipresent and Omnipotent. It is very ridiculous and insulting when people rise to claim equality with God. Christ is exceptional in character, nature, power and wisdom.
He showed, as creator, that He has power over all of his creation. The wind, the sea, the sun, the star and all creations are subject to his command. The apostles panicked because of the storm and the wave that threatened to capsize their boat but Jesus was fast asleep at the lower coach of the same boat. It takes faith and knowledge beyond human capacity to sleep in a storm such as that. He sharply showed that he was in charge. The wind and the storm are subject to him. As master over the sea, He had no reason to fear. Faith in God can bring us to that level where we enjoy peace and calmness even in the midst of life threatening crisis. The bible says to be anxious for nothing but in everything through prayer and supplication to make our request known to God and then the peace of God will flood our hearts.
Prayer: Lord, lead me to this faith-rest in Christ.
Rev. Vincent Diolu