On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 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. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. 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?” 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. But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?” And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!” (NKJV)

1.They did not understand the Promises of God

A. When God says let’s do something he is faithful to complete it.

The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. - 1 Thessalonians 5:24 (NIV)

1.They did not understand the Promises of God

A. When God says let’s do something he is faithful to complete it.

B. When he forget the promises of God, we lose sight of God’s direction in our lives.

1. They did not understand the Promises of God

2. They lacked faith

A. Why is faith important? It pleases God!

And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. - Hebrews 11:6 (ESV)

Faith releases the Power of God

The Lord answered, “If you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘May you be uprooted and thrown into the sea,’ and it would obey you!” - Luke 17:6 (NLT)

1.They did not understand the Promises of God

2.They lacked faith

A. Why faith is important? It pleases God!

B. Don’t be intimidated by this struggle.

C. Satan prowls like a lion, but he is not one!

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. - 1 Peter 5:8 (NIV)

Lessons From The Storm

1.They did not understand the Promises of God

2.They lacked faith

A. Why faith is important? It pleases God!

B. Don’t be intimidated by this struggle.

C. Satan prowls like a lion, but he is not one!

D. There is a true Lion!

1.They did not understand the Promises of God

2.They lacked faith

3.They focused on the negative

You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. - Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV)

And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who this can be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!” - Mark 4:41 (NKJV)

1. They did not understand the Promises of God

2. They lacked faith

3. They focused on the negative

4. They thought Jesus didn’t care

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?” - Mark 4:38 (NKJV)

1.They did not understand the Promises of God

2.They lacked faith

3.They focused on the negative

4.They thought Jesus didn’t care

A. Most egregious mistake

B. Don’t ever believe the lie of Satan that Jesus doesn’t care

Because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” - Hebrews 13:5-6 (NIV)

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; - Psalms 23:4 (NIV)

1. They did not understand the Promises of God

2. They lacked faith

3. They focused on the negative

4. They thought Jesus didn’t care

5. Jesus has the power to calm the storms in your life.

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. - Mark 4:39 (NKJV)

Some of you set sail in big ships; you put to sea to do business in faraway ports. Out at sea you saw GOD in action, saw his breathtaking ways with the ocean: With a word he called up the wind— an ocean storm, towering waves! You shot high in the sky, then the bottom dropped out; your hearts were stuck in your throats. You were spun like a top, you reeled like a drunk, you didn’t know which end was up. Then you called out to GOD in your desperate condition; he got you out in the nick of time. He quieted the wind down to a whisper, put a muzzle on all the big waves. And you were so glad when the storm died down, and he led you safely back to harbor. So thank GOD for his marvelous love, for his miracle mercy to the children he loves. Lift high your praises when the people assemble, shout Hallelujah when the elders meet! (MSG)