Overruling The Troubles In Human Life
OVERRULING THE TROUBLES
IN HUMAN LIFE
The stirred-up sea and the strong blowing wind signify the troubles in human life. Under the sea are demons, and in the air are evil spirits. That is why we have trouble. How could we ever expect to have a peaceful day? We are in the wrong place for that.
Jesus walked on the sea (6:19). This signifies that the Lord can overrule all the troubles of human life. He can walk on the troubling waves of human life, and all the unrest is under His feet. Christ walked on top of all the waves. It seemed that the more waves there were, the more He enjoyed walking upon them. The waves ter rified His disciples, but He trod upon them. He seemed to say, "Demons, please cause bigger waves. Then I will have more enjoyment. I can walk on top of your waves." This is the peace- giving Christ.
When the disciples took Him into their boat, immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going (6:21). Do you want to have a peaceful life? If you do, then you must take Jesus into your "boat." Your "boat" may be your mar ried life, family, or occupation. When He comes