TOPIC: JESUS CARES
MEMORISE: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:7
BIBLE READING: MARK 4:37-39
37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
MESSAGE
In today’s Bible reading, Jesus’ disciples faced a great storm and ran to Him for help, asking, “Do you not care that we perish?” Jesus was n o tsurprised abouttheir faithlessness; first, He addressed the problem by rebuking the wind and restoring calmness to the sea.
Then, he turned to them to address the matter of their faith.
This shows the caring nature of our Lord. He addresses issues one at a time to emphasise that He cares about us, His children.
When we pray, He either answers us quickly or gives us a perfect answer later. Therefore, no matter what happens in the world or in your life, you can always run to Jesus for safety because He cares for you.
Many times, I have had to look up to Jesus for help, and He has never failed me. Jesus cares so much for you, and it is His will that you live an abundant life (John 10:10).
My dear child, any time you feel overwhelmed by any issue, just open your Bible and search for any scripture that talks about your situation. Meditate on it, and rest assured that God will help you to overcome the situation.
REFLECTION:
Do you truly believe that God cares about you?
HYMN: 12 : ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS
1 Onward, Christian
soldiers, marching as to War,
With the cross of Jesus going on before!
Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
Forward into battle, see his banner go!
Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of JesUs going on before!
2 At the name of Jesus Satan’s host doth flee;
On, then, Christian soldiers, on to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise!
3 Like a mighty army moves the church of God:
Brothers, we are treading
where the saints have trod;
We are not divided; all one body we,
One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.
4 Crowns and thrones may perish,
Kingdoms rise and wane;
But the church Jesus constant will remain:
Gates of hell can never ‘gainst that church prevail
We have Christ’s own promise and that cannot fail
5 0nward, then, ye people,
join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices,
in the triumph song;
Glory, praise and honour,
unto Christ the King;
This through countless ages,
men and angels sing.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Song 1:1-4:16 & 2 Corinthians 8:16-24
AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE AND PASTOR FOLU ADEBOYE