Passing

Read: Mark 6:48-50 Reflect: I love the irony in this story. Jesus sees the disciples ‘straining at the oars, because the wind was against them.’ This apparently went on all night, so Jesus decides to cross the lake rather than walk around it. He gained on them so quickly that ‘He was about to pass by them,’ before the disciples went into a panic. Jesus was walking faster on water than a team of disciples could row across the same water. He could have crossed the lake walking in less time than the disciples could do it rowing, but He decides to get in the boat because they were terrified. Jesus didn’t get in the boat to help them accomplish their goal quicker. He didn’t get in the boat to help them row. He got in the boat to calm their fears first. Jesus could have done everything on His own, but He chooses to take the time to comfort His disciples. If it feels like you’re struggling against the wind, or if you are feeling terrified for whatever reason, please take comfort in the knowl