TRUTH: Jesus often reminds us of who He is in the midst of our earthly struggles!

Jesus is the One who…

1. Deserves our obedience
Mark 6:45 :: Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd.

2. Models Godly connection
Mark 6:46 :: And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray.

3. Shows His sovereignty
Mark 6:48 :: And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them

4. Calms our fears
Mark 6:51 :: And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded

5. Offers grace in our ignorance
Mark 6:52 :: for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.

6. Gives hope
Mark 6:55 :: and ran about the whole region and began to bring the sick people on their beds to wherever they heard he was.

7. Brings healing
Mark 6:56b :: they laid the sick in the marketplaces and implored him that they might touch even the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched it were made well.