Left to Struggle Alone?
Seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary to them, about the fourth watch
of the night he came to them, walking on the sea, and he would have passed by them, - Mark 6:48
It was a long night for the tempest-driven disciples; they were in great distress. But Jesus
was only trying them. He saw their struggle and danger. He prayed for them. Then at length
He came to rescue them.
It is the same in every Christian's life. Sometimes Christ seems to have forsaken His people.
For a long while they are left to struggle alone and to be driven back by the wind. They call
and get no answer. The night wears away and it is almost morning. Then at last He comes.
When people are in trouble of any kind they are like the disciples that night out in the midst
of the sea. No human aid can reach them. Human friends eagerly want to help and come to
offer sympathy and consolation. Still in times like those the most helpful of us are like people
standing on the shore of a dark and stormy sea while our friends are far out in the storm. We
cannot go to help them. Our little boats cannot ride the waves. All we can do is to stand on the
shore and look with sympathy at the struggling people in the angry sea. That is the very best
that the richest human love can do. A father stood on the shore with indescribable pain and
saw the boat that bore his own son swept into the angry waves. He could do nothing.
Thus it is in all life's deep needs. It is in such hours that we realize the blessedness of Christ's
power to help. He can go out on any wave, into the wildest sea, to reach those who are driven
and tossed. He can carry help to all who are troubled. He can comfort in any sorrow and give
victory in any conflict.
Apply This To Your Life Today... Reflect on past times of struggle when Christ has powerfully
helped you or made you aware of His presence in time of struggle.
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