Who is in Your Boat?

1. The Direction of Your Life

Mark 4:35–37 (NKJV)

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.

What Did Jesus Say?

Mark 4:35 (NKJV)

On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.”

Who is the Master of Your Boat?

Mark 4:36–37 (NKJV)

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.

A Boat Without Jesus

What is Jesus Doing In the Storm?

Mark 4:38 (NKJV)

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?”

2. Ask Jesus to Take Control

New Words to Describe His Leadership in Your Life

Mark 4:39 (NKJV)

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.

Peace Be Still

Philippians 4:6–7 (NKJV)

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

A Great Calm

Psalm 107:23–30 (NKJV)

Those who go down to the sea in ships, Who do business on great waters, They see the works of the Lord, And His wonders in the deep. For He commands and raises the stormy wind, Which lifts up the waves of the sea. They mount up to the heavens, They go down again to the depths; Their soul melts because of trouble. They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, And are at their wits’ end. Then they cry out to the Lord in their trouble, And He brings them out of their distresses. He calms the storm, So that its waves are still. Then they are glad because they are quiet; So He guides them to their desired haven.

Fear Or Faith?

Mark 4:40–41 (NKJV)

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!”