Don’t You Care?
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As you all know I am on maternity leave from my blog right now, and so I have set up some awesome guest blog posts for you to read! Today’s scheduled post and guest blogger is:
Deborah @ God Mission Possible
Deborah is an author of a book called, Mission Possible for Christian wives dealing with husbands who aren’t saved. I hope that after you read her encouraging post you will check out her blog!
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Mark 4:35-41 (NKJ)
On the same day, when evening
There are times in your marriage when a crisis appears that throws us for a loop. Remember the last time something happened out of nowhere, when all you could do was cry out to God and say, âDonât You care?â Funny how we ask that kind of question, yet we often already know the
answerâŚ
Letâs look at the passage from Mark 4 above, and see what it says to us in times of trial.
vs.36 They (his disciples) left the multitude and took Him along in the boat. At least they knew enough to follow His directions and relocate to the other side of the lake. Often times we are facing problems at home with our spouse. Your best friend isnât there, your Mom isnât there, and your church family isnât there. Youâre by yourselves. Satan loves to play on our feelings of fear and hopelessness, because he uses them to isolate and control us. Your spouse will draw upon their own set of âcrisis management skillsâ, but as an unbeliever, they will fall short. However, as a believer, you have âtaken Himâ with you (Joshua 1:5). God is always there as you make your way through your circumstances.
vs.37 When a great storm âarisesâ, you can bet the boat you are in will feel like itâs sinking. The waves of anger, uncertainty, and anxiousness will beat against its hull. The water of despair will begin seeping in. Your hope will feel like it has âholesâ in it. Whatever you do, donât sabotage your own rescue by trying to âfix it by yourselfâ. Just remember, Jesus is in that boat with you and He cares.
vs.38 He (Jesus) was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. Jesus had real needs. He was tired and needed rest. However, as God, we know there is no need for such, as Psalm 121:4 declares, âBehold, He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.â The disciples awoke Him, pleading with Him to do something. Arenât we just like them, demanding that God âhear usâ while we yell, âDo You not care that we are perishing?â Perhaps they remembered the writing of the sons of Korah in Psalm 44:23, âAwake! Why do You sleep, O Lord? Arise! Do not cast us off forever.â
vs.39 Jesus stood and rebuked the wind, and calmed the sea. In our lives He rebukes our wind of âwhat ifâsâ and calms our sea of panic. If we are to display Christâs attributes, and ride the undercurrents of peace, we must stay anchored to our Hope, and let Him take control of the situation. Your spouse is observing your reaction to the crisis, and you must let Jesus shine through.
vs.40 When Jesus spoke to them, it was with a gentle rebuke. How often does He do that with us? Your spirit is quickened and you perceive His loving assurance and grace. These are teachable moments which we must embrace eagerly.
vs.41 The disciples w
So next time you face that insurmountable problem, or unexpected disaster looming, just look âupâ and say, âLord, I know You care ⌠please help me!â
This hymn by J. Wilbur Chapman (1859-1918) talks about Jesus being our friend and protector.
Stanzas 3 and 4 below speaks volume:
Jesus! what a Help in sorrow!
While the billows oâer me roll,
Even when my heart is breaking,
He, my Comfort, helps my soul.
Jesus! what a Guide and Keeper!
While the tempest still is high,
Storms about me, night oâertakes me,
He, my Pilot, hears my cry.
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Beautiful post reminding us that Jesus does care! Thank you Deborah! I hope you will now go check out her blog!
Blessings and prayers,
andrea