Luke takes us through an average day with Jesus. He started with the parable of the sower–see yesterday. After the parable, Luke walks through some scenarios. First, is a reminder that we have the message of Salvation. The good news. Jesus tells his followers that kind of message is not kept secret. We broadcast it like a lamp in its stand. One should never be ashamed of the Gospel. In Acts, Paul says it best, “I am not ashamed of the Gospel, it is the power of God for salvation to all that believe!”
Next, Luke highlights Jesus in the midst of the day. His family had come and were trying to come in and see him. In Mark 3:21 it indicates they were coming to restrain Him. So, Jesus says–nope! My family are the ones that put God’s word into practice. It had to be a disappointment for Jesus, if anyone should have known His mission, His family would be the ones. Sadly, pressure from religious leaders and community has an impact. So. instead, Jesus focuses on the mission and continues to preach, heal, and encourage.
Next, after a tough day of ministry, Jesus heads across the Lake to the next spot . He lays down to sleep while the team sails the boat. A storm comes in and the boat is getting pummeled. So, the disciples wake Jesus and tell him that they are doomed. Jesus calms the storm with a word. Then He looks at the group and shakes his head that they doubted God’s protection. And then goes back to sleep. Jesus was always on mission and never out of control. What a day.
The message for us is the same. We can never be ashamed of the Gospel. It is God’s power in our lives. We are His chosen. As such, we need to follow Him and trust His plan. I difficult times, we move forward in faith and trust that He is in charge, if we will, we will be blessed beyond measure.
God Bless You
16 “No one lights a lamp and hides it in a clay jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, they put it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light. 17 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open. 18 Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them.”
Jesus’ Mother and Brothers
19 Now Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but they were not able to get near him because of the crowd. 20 Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.”
21 He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.”
Jesus Calms the Storm
22 One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and set out. 23 As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.
24 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!”
He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. 25 “Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples.
In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.”
Walking With God 