Caught in the Moment

It’s not a bad thing to be caught in the moment, because life is lived one moment at a time. We cannot live in the future or the past. The moment is important, but it is part of a bigger story. It is like one page of a book. You can’t read a page of a book and draw a good conclusion about the whole story. Last Sunday we were studying the fourth chapter of Mark--one event in the life of Jesus and his disciples. After a long day of tiring ministry He says, “let’s get in the boat and go to the other side of the lake.” On the journey he falls asleep, and while he is sleeping a storm arises and almost fills the boat with water. They wake Jesus, and I must admit that is exactly what I would have done. After all what do you do when you encounter a storm too big for your oars? I suggest to you that the disciples had nothing to worry about. This storm was just one page in the book, one part of a bigger picture. Jesus asked them, “Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?” Our faith must be bigger than the moment. It must operate on what He has said, “let us go to the other side.” It must see the future of the Divine Purpose for our lives. If you are in the midst of a storm, just remember, it is just one page in the story of your life. Boldly speak to the storm in His Name and keep rowing. Stay in the boat with Jesus, it is unsinkable. Jesus himself is a great example of this truth. Hear this verse, “looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Heb 12:2 . Suffering on a Roman Cross was a difficult moment for our Lord, but it is not the whole story. When the winds of adversity blow in our face, it is easy to forget that one page or one chapter does not determine the outcome. Put your faith in what He has said and know that you will make it to the other side. jfs
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