READ
50 for they all saw him, and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said•, “Take heart, it is I; have no fear.” 51 And he got into the boat with them and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, 52 for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened. (Mark 6:50–52, RSV2CE)
REFLECT
They see Jesus walking on water, think he’s a ghost, are terrified.
Walking on water (instead of seeing the God that can multiply loaves can also walk on water) instead they think he’s a ghost. (Worldly thinking)
Their hearts are hardened and do not understand He Is God and can do anything.
Why?
Jesus says it’s him and to have no fear.
He gets in the boat and the wind ceases.
calming the wind (instead of seeing the God that can multiply loaves can also calm the wind)
Their hearts are hardened and do not understand He Is God and can do anything. Instead they are astounded. (Worldly thinking)
Their hearts are hardened and do not understand He Is God and can do anything.
Why?
RESOLUTION
What blocks my heart after I see miracles in my life. I have been delivered from many things. Why do I still not understand? I guess I doubt you want to do miracles for little old me, that I’m not that important in this big bad world. But you came to show us your glory and bring us through this world with supernatural grace. I don’t have to see from a worldly perspective. I can have a spiritual perspective. But the key to the spiritual is faith and trust. Jesus, open my heart and eyes to see you and know you. I admit my hardness of heart. I admit my weak faith and trust. I ask for the grace to see from the spiritual perspective. Help me, my God, believe and trust for all the things you want me too. You are amazing and want to be with me and walk me all the way home to be with you forever.
REST
I will rest in your love and care. I know you came to save sinners. I am a sinner in need of your grace and love. I will believe and trust. I know that the grace in my soul is the biggest miracle ever! Save me, help me, show me how to love you, for you first loved me. Help me show the world the love you show me. Thank you my Father. Amen.
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