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walking ON your storm

walking ON your storm. Samuel A. Kojoglanian, MD, FACC. Mark 6:45-56. Introduction PRAYER before the storm PURPOSE in the storm POWER after the storm Conclusion. Mark 6. “Jerusalem Post” Kid of 5…on David Street…by Jaffa Gate “Jerusalem Post” was yelled out every morn

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walking ON your storm

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  1. walkingONyour storm Samuel A. Kojoglanian, MD, FACC

  2. Mark 6:45-56 • Introduction • PRAYERbefore the storm • PURPOSEin the storm • POWERafter the storm • Conclusion

  3. Mark 6 • “Jerusalem Post” • Kid of 5…on David Street…by Jaffa Gate • “Jerusalem Post” was yelled out every morn • Review possible headlines 2,000 years ago • When Jesus was touring • And heads were turning

  4. Map Sea of Galilee

  5. Mark 6:1-6Jesus Rejected at Nazareth • Disciples witness disbelief on local scene • Judgment slapped on the Nazarene • Not because of flaw in the messenger • But unbelief…in the listener

  6. Mark 6:6-13Disciples on the Loose • Disciples hit town on tour • To heal, to preach, and give to the poor • Sticking to the bare minimal • Relying on God for the essential

  7. Mark 6:14-29Baptist Beheaded • Herod cannot swallow his pride • Slays John Baptist for sake of his bride • Baptist beheaded & his disciples disband • Jesus now the sole Prophet of the land

  8. Mark 6:30-445,000 Satisfied near Bethsaida • Jesus pulls off a trick from his hat • 5,000 plus fed by 2 fish & 5 loaves of bread • Little drummer boy give up his lunch • Jesus’ disciples feed the hungry bunch

  9. Mark 6:45-56 • V. 45 The 5,000 were fed • Jesus made His disciples get in boat • He dismissed the crowd • V. 46 He went up on mountainside to pray

  10. I. Prayer BEFORE the storm • Prayer was his norm, routine, standard, life • Math 6:9… this is how you should pray • Our Father in heaven • Give us this day our daily bread • Mark 6:41 Taking 2 fish/5 loaves, looked UP • Mark 1:35…solitary place, dark, to pray • Luke 18:1…always pray and not give up • John 17:1… He looked up and prayed

  11. Prayer BEFORE the storm • Escaping • Temptation • 5,000+ wanted Him to be “Warrior Messiah” • Shield disciples from pride • Shield Himself from Satan’s lies (Satan had already showed Him world’s splendor…all this is yours if you bow down…Away from me, worship the Lord God only” Math 4:10)

  12. Prayer BEFORE the storm • Embarking • on His called mission • Come to preach, heal, save, die, raise on 3rd • Reminding, recalling, reviewing, rededicating • Romans 12:12 • Be joyful in hope • Patient in affliction • FAITHFUL IN….PRAYER

  13. Prayer BEFORE the storm • Empathizing • interceding for his disciples • He had sent them out alone in the dark • He knew what was to come • Luke 22:31 Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. • Rom 8:34 Jesus @ right hand of God, interceding for us

  14. Prayer BEFORE the storm • Escaping • Is it time for us to run from temptation? • Embarking • When should you and I start on our mission? • Empathizing • Why not intercede today? • Phil 4:6 be anxious for nothing, but in everything, in prayer and supplication…

  15. Prayer BEFORE the storm • Daniel prayed before the lions den • Job prayed before the tragedy and storms • Esther prayed before seeking king’s favor • Jehoshaphat prayed before he fought • Nehemiah prayed before he build the walls • Hannah prayed before she had Samuel • Jesus prayed before he fed 5,000!

  16. II. Purpose IN the storm • V. 47 Evening came, boat in middle of the Sea, and He was alone on land • V. 48 He saw them straining at the oars, because the wind was against them • V. 49 About the 4th watch of the night, He went out to them, walking on the Sea. • V. 51 spoke to them, take courage, climbed in boat, and wind died down

  17. Purpose IN the storm • It’s 3 – 6 AM, darkest hours of the night • Disciples were off course (middle of Sea) • Straining against the wind • Toiling in rowing • Before, Jesus was in the boat (Mark 4:35-41) • Now, Jesus is not with them

  18. Purpose IN the storm • Rage and Resentment • Hearts were hardened (V. 52) • Perhaps they felt abandoned • Fear and Faith • V.49 when they saw Him, they were terrified • Thought He was a ghost • Peter steps out (Math 14:29), walks, falters • Peter WALKED ON HIS STORM! • Master and Miracles • He spoke, “Take courage, it is I . Don’t be afraid.”

  19. Ghost!!

  20. Purpose IN the storm • Middle of Desert (Israelites “In the storm”) • Manna from Heaven • Water from rocks • 40 years…God reveals His laws • Middle of Sea (Disciples “In the storm”) • He sent them • He saw them • He spoke to them…God reveals His SON

  21. He Walks on Water! (COLLOQUIALISM) • Jesus defies gravity and proves He is God • Job 9: 1-8 God speaks to the sun and it does not shine. He alone stretches out the heavens and treads onthe waves of the sea. • Gen 1:2 and the Spirit of God was hoveringoverthe waters. • Psalm 89:9 You rule over the surging sea; when its waves mount up, you still them.

  22. Jehovah Jireh /is there Jeh Rohi/our Shepard Jeh Shalom/ our Peace Jeh Rophi/ our Healer M’kaddesh/Sanctifier Jeh Nissi/ our Banner Jeh Helyon/ most high I am the Bread I am the Light I am the Door I am Good Shepherd I am Resurrection/Life I am the Way I am the True Vine Take courage…it is I

  23. Purpose IN the storm • Storms are under His control • Psalm 89:9 “rule over” • Storms are part of His plan for our lives • Job 5:7 man was born for trouble • John 16:33 in this world…trouble, BUT I have overcome! • Storms are of limited duration • Psalm 30:5 weeping PM, BUT rejoicing AM!

  24. Jesus walking on water

  25. III. Power AFTER the storm • V. 53 Crossed over, landed at Gennesaret • V. 54 People recognized Jesus • V. 55 They ran, carried the sick • V. 56 They begged to touch even cloak; those who touched were healed

  26. Conclusion • Jesus sends us, sees us, and sustains us • Deut 31:6 He will never leave or forsake you! • Jesus is all powerful and all present • Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, and ever-present help in trouble! • In storm, coming out, or going into storm • Pray, Pray, Pray!!! And Walk ON your storm! • I Thes 5:17 Pray continually • Anxious, Angry, Apprehensive It is I…is with you!

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