RCL Proper 12B - Mark 4:39 - New Direction Bible Reading Guide Volume II

“Many people through the ages of history have talked about peace. Some have been completely sincere, seeking to bring peace on an international, national, or personal scale. Others have been liars and madmen, waging war in the name of “peace”. Some have been great teachers or political leaders.

Only one of them has even been able to produce the peace which He proclaimed. He is the One of our key verse, the One who stood up in a storm-tossed ship and commanded nature to obey Him. Nature hushed at His voice, for His authority was that of the Creator of all which exists.

The storm in your heart or soul can be changed to peace at the word of Jesus. Whatever you are riding through today—whether in your career or your marriage; your family or your health; your friendships or your education—Jesus can speak peace to you and in you.”

Burke and Knowles, New Direction Bible Reading Guide Volume II; Crossroads Christian Communications Inc.; Toronto, Ontario, 1986, Pg 57.