I think that what grieves Christ most is our sin of unbelief,fear and doubt. Mark 4 also tell me that exhibiting instant zeal for the Lord may not bea yard stick of appointing one to an office in the house of God as that zeal could be shot live.
My revelation of this verse is the stubbornness of people, they have not allowed themselves to be conformed. They seek to part of, but refuse to accept the spirit into their hearts. They say they are humble, but become heated with rage when they cannot convince those who are living the life that we are showed through the teachings of the spirit. People have not changed since then we have the faithful and the faithless. We are children of GOD through faith.
I absolutely love this miracle that Jesus performed because it shows the power that he has. He simply had to say a rebuke to the sea and it calmed down. What power he had and still continues to have today!
IMO. God provides everything, the point I feel is to rely on God through the storms, trials and tribulations we are aware we will be going through. We "blame " instead of rejoice in overcoming sickness and death. We become seeds that dont grow, or become rooted in problems, instead of knowing through faith and teaching that God is carrying us through this. This physical life is not the end, its "grade school ", and we are not ready to graduate..
I beleive everyone goes threw something,every how one may put it,we all go threw storms,but we must have hope, along with the faith we have in God to help us threw it all
Immediately the Lord announced to his desciples that, let us cross over to the other side the devil arose in form of a storm, whenever a storm arises in the life of a beleiver, it is because you about to cross over into something great and the devil knows the purpose of that storm is to discourage you from continuing in the journey to getting over to the other side where victory, peace, joy and fufillment is waiting I pray for you you will not be weary in Jesus name , count it all joy and endure the pain for Jesus endured it and despised the shame because he saw a greater glory on the other side. Jesus the captain of our ship will see us through. I say wait on the Lord it will not tarry, it will surely come. God is coming through today for someone that is reading this in Jesus name. Amen.
M 's Mark 4 commit. You are saying that we should give thanks to God for the storms by quoting 1 Thes. "in everything give thanks " So you are saying to me that I should give thanks for my cancer. God didn 't make me sick. Its a part of the curse. In everything I give thanks good or bad because the Joy of the Lord is my strength. I am not going to get depress and thank God for something he did not do. That 's what the Devil wants. I know my God is my Jehovah Ralpha my Healer. Storms are test trials that build character. When you are going through a storm who are you going to call upon. You can 't call on Jesus if you believe he sent the storm. No he delivers us from them if we call on His name.
Whenever you are going through a storm, first thing is not to blame God. He doesn 't send them He delivers us from them. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers them from them all.He is going through the same storm you are. He does not abanden ship. All you have to do is call His name.
when storms come into our lives we do not need to question GOD the only thing that we need to do is trust, run to HIM and not from HIM and thank HIM in the mist of the storm. 1 Thes.say give thanks for everything for this is the will of GOD concerning you.
every thing is written in God word to his pepole .even the day,the watch the year of his return what take place even the last day,but you must tie meny subjects to gether to get your day that every one is looking for .i did!
I am in a terrible storm right now. I have been through many storms, ie bipolar disorder, restless legs, high blood pressure, dialysis and kidney transplant. Now my arm is burning and drawing up that has the dialysis graft in it. My ears ring deafenly loud. My legs are heavy and I can hardly stand up. I am so dizzy I cannot hardly walk. I think I am near to death. Jesus is my Rock in the midst of the storm. He is my hiding place when I am afraid.
I BELIEVE THAT THE PARABLE OF JESUS IS TALKING ABOUT THE SEED MEANING HIS WORDS THAT GOD HAD ALREADY PLANTED IN OUR LIVES. SOME PLANTED ON THE WAY SIDE, STONY GROUND, AMONG THORNS AND GOOD GROUND. WE ARE NOW OUR OWN FARMERS IN CONTROL OF PLOUDING THE SEED HOWEVER WE DESIRE FOR IT GROW. WE HAVE TO PRAY FOR THE RIGHT CHOICE TO BE MADE THROUGH OUR READING OF THE WORDS OF GOD EVERYDAY WHICH IS WATERING OUR SEED EVERYDAY, IN ORDER FOR OUR SEEDS TO GERMINATE.
We must be able to stand in the midst of our trials and situations. Mark 11 23 24 tells us that we can speak to those mountains whatever the situation and believe and don 't doubt in our heart and we shall have whatever we say. As long as we stay in the word we will have the strength we need to conquer our storms.
I believe that this portion of scripture is stating that if one does not have the word of God as a foundation in their heart then when circumstances or situations arise, their faith will then fail.
I think it is sad when satan try to steal kill and destry but God is our shield he is the word and the truth no matter what satan try to do keep on keeping on with the Lord our god because no one cometh unto us but by the father
He was showing us what authority we can exercise in life that is why He said oh Ye of little faith, and we should not fear the Devil we should rebuke him in The name of Jesus we have the authority when problems come in life rebuke them according to their names without doubt and fear, we are more than conquerors through Christ, there is power in the name of Jesus so lets exercise our authority given to us through Christ.
A few additional observations. Jesus taught these parables to people who were still outside,(v.11) and before the cross and Holy Spirit outpouring. Later, Paul says, we are translated into the kingdom, and coworkers with God.(Col.1:24)Although we cannot duplicate, or even understand the mystery of life and growth, Christians may be called to work with the word by prayer and faith in the name (as agents)of Jesus. This supernatural function in the spirit world is quite apart from our well-meant carnal systems of management. Our worldly programs and organizations (of church building) do not, in themselves have the spiritual life that only the word of God has. Lets be careful to plant, water, and harvest only His seed. The good seed of the gospel also prepares the soil, can stop Satan from stealing, and hinders carnal riches and cares from choking out the living seed. Jesus is that life-giving Spirit.( 1 Cor. 15:45
@ David...this has absolutely nothing to do with the Conservative policy. Christ is simply saying if you don't sow the seed of God then why do you need it. He will take the seed you have and are not sowing and give it to someone who will.
Mark 4, spoken in parables helps us as the readers and followers to understand what Jesus has spoken to the people. Because he has taught us by using parables, I use parables with today's examples to my grandchildren.
Mark 4, does explain how a person can hear the word, but lose it through worldly distractions. Whether it be verbal or indeed the physical. Yes those of us who are eager to intake the Word will digest it very well. We should all remember if we fall, we can and must get back up. Least we have should have learned.
This chapter was put in my spirit to remind the people that God did teach in parables because man cannot comprehend at a Godly level. I a m so glad he told the seed sowing story but backed with understanding and explaining to man how it is pertaining to man. Chapter 4:11-21 is self explainable. You must be born again to receive the word of God. Like the brother said, you become a new creature in Christ, if you receive Him in your heart. Without Him, the word means nothing at all. It is like another language. You are not an heir of the kingdom; therefore you will not understand the word. The best way to get the word as God gave it, is to pray for an understanding and open your heart to receive it. John 3:16 says it all! The "WORD" feeds your spirit and inner man.
"Them that got, shall get, them that have not shall lose, the Bible says so, and it is still news. Mama may have, Papa may have, God bless the Child that's got his own." "Some got, and some have not got" It's a cold world, still God is the provision for all who seek Him.
I thought 2 was extremely powerful. My business partner has a friend active in his church, His friend is a doctor, so not a stupid guy. Anyway, he was asking the hard questions (which I guess you should only discuss with your pastor). So, I told my business partner, that I believed that God has revealed the truth to us (mostly) in the form of parables. I know this is a nagging concern to the doctor, hopefully this will put his mind to rest. Anyway, guys this is a great resource.
@ St Daniels,
This individual is correct in that we must be born again to receive the truth of understanding and wisdom of God's holy word ( John 3:3-5; 4:24).
1. The bible is written for believers after they have been regenerated;
2. But one does not stay saved by their works of goodness (righteousness);
3. We are saved by the faith of Jesus Christ ( Hebrews 12:2), all we do is ask for it ( Romans 10:10-13). It is his (Jesus) faith that saves us and keeps us saved ( Hebrews 12:2);
4. Anyone that believes you can lose your salvation after being born again, does not comprehend the meaning of being born again ( Colossians 2:9-13);
5. Jesus is eternal and when you receive him as lord and savior, your become eternal (new nature II Corinthians 5:17). Your flesh is still able to sin, but the new seed you have received does not sin ( I John 3:9). Flesh and blood will not inherit the kingdom of God ( John 6:63; I Corinthians 15:50). A new baby is born with a live body, live soul, and a dead spirit. When a person is born again they now have a living soul, a living spirit, and a dead body. There is a trade off at the moment of salvation ( Ephesians 2:1-10).
Conservative Party policy?
Mark 4, does explain how a person can hear the word, but lose it through worldly distractions. Whether it be verbal or indeed the physical. Yes those of us who are eager to intake the Word will digest it very well. We should all remember if we fall, we can and must get back up. Least we have should have learned.
This individual is correct in that we must be born again to receive the truth of understanding and wisdom of God's holy word ( John 3:3-5; 4:24).
1. The bible is written for believers after they have been regenerated;
2. But one does not stay saved by their works of goodness (righteousness);
3. We are saved by the faith of Jesus Christ ( Hebrews 12:2), all we do is ask for it ( Romans 10:10-13). It is his (Jesus) faith that saves us and keeps us saved ( Hebrews 12:2);
4. Anyone that believes you can lose your salvation after being born again, does not comprehend the meaning of being born again ( Colossians 2:9-13);
5. Jesus is eternal and when you receive him as lord and savior, your become eternal (new nature II Corinthians 5:17). Your flesh is still able to sin, but the new seed you have received does not sin ( I John 3:9). Flesh and blood will not inherit the kingdom of God ( John 6:63; I Corinthians 15:50). A new baby is born with a live body, live soul, and a dead spirit. When a person is born again they now have a living soul, a living spirit, and a dead body. There is a trade off at the moment of salvation ( Ephesians 2:1-10).