Read: Mark 4:35-41

He arose and rebuked the wind,
and said to the sea, “Peace,
be still!” -Mark 4:39

Two of the most telling questions in the New Testament
were asked of Jesus by people who loved Him deeply. when
a fierce storm threatened to sink their boat in the Sea
of Galilee. His disciples asked, “Teacher, do You not
care that we are perishing?” (Mk. 4:38). On another
occasion, as a relaxed Mary listened to Jesus, a tense
Martha came from the kitchen and said, “Lord, do You not
care that my sister has left me to serve alone?” (Lk.
10:40).

Both questions were asked by people who had seen the
power of Jesus and expected Him to step in and relieve
their anxiety. When it seemed that the Lord was
ignoring their situation, an element of exasperation was
added: “Don’t You care?”

The Scripture does not give us the tone of Jesus’
voice, but I suspect that His replies were gentle and
caring. “Why are you so fearful?” (Mk. 4:40).
“Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many
things” (Lk. 10:41).

When we’re feeling alone or overwhelmed by our
circumstances, we often cry out, “Lord, don’t You care?”
But when Jesus calms our storm and speaks our name, we
realize that we have much more to learn about His
compassion for us, and we long to trust Him with all of
our cares.
-David C. McCasland

I love to dwell upon the thought
That Jesus cares for me;
It matters not what life may bring –
He loves me tenderly. -Adams

JESUS CARES!

OUR DAILY BREAD, Copyright 1999 by Radio Bible Class,
Grand Rapids,Michigan. Used by permission.