Song # 1955.1 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in the Book of Mark that Jesus walked across the water to the middle of the lake to join His disciples in the boat in which they were straining at the oars because the wind was against them.
When evening came, the disciples were in their boat in the middle of the lake, straining at the oars, because the wind was against them (Mark 6:47). About the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake (Mark 6:48). When the disciples saw Jesus walking on the lake, they thought He was a ghost. They cried out (Mark 6:49), because they all saw Him and were terrified. Immediately Jesus spoke to them and said “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid” (Mark 6:50). Then Jesus climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. They were completely amazed (Mark 6:51). When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret and anchored there (Mark 6:53). As soon as they got out of the boat, people recognized Jesus (Mark 6:54). They ran throughout that whole region and carried the sick on mats to wherever they heard He was (Mark 6:55). And wherever He went - into villages, towns or countryside - they placed the sick in market-places. They begged Jesus to let them touch even the edge of His cloak, and all who touched Him were healed (Mark 6:56).
Thought for today: God showed His love for us when Jesus came as a man.
Thought for the future: there’s only one way to heaven, but that’s all we need. Where will you spend your eternity?