God's Glory Church

“Who is this that the wind and the sea are obedient to Him?” — Mark 4:41

In 2013, approximately six hundred spectators watched as acrobat Nick Wallenda walked on a tightrope over a huge gorge 470 meters wide near the Grand Canyon. Wallenda stepped on the 5-centimeter-thick steel cable and thanked Jesus for the wonderful view. A video camera was attached to his head, which filmed everything that happened. He prayed and praised Jesus, walking over the gorge as calmly as if he were walking on a sidewalk. Feeling a gust of wind, Nick stopped and sat down. Then he stood up again, regaining his balance, and thanked God for “calming the rope.” With each subsequent step along the rope, Nick showed all the spectators that he relied on the power of Christ. The video shot then is still watched all over the world.

When a strong wind caused a storm on the Sea of ​​Galilee, the disciples began to plead for help in desperation (Mark 4:35-38). After Jesus calmed the storm, the disciples learned that He has authority over the winds and over everything else (vv. 39-41). Gradually they learned to rely on Him. Their personal experiences can help others to realize the close presence of Jesus and His extraordinary power.

Whether caught in the storms of life or walking the tightrope of trust over the deep chasms of suffering, we can exercise unwavering faith in the power of Christ. God will inspire others to rely on Him through the exercise of our faith.

How has the manifestation of Christ’s power in other people’s lives strengthened your faith? How can prayer help you walk with steadfast faith?

Heavenly Father, thank you for comforting my heart as I lean on you during the storms of life.

Author: Sosheel Dixon