February 26, 2023

The Way of Power

Text: Mark 4:35-5:20
Rev. John Downs

When faced with chaos or the unexpected, fear may be a natural response. In the two incidents described in today’s text, we see evidence that Jesus was not merely a good moral teacher but rather the authoritative Lord of all creation, including both the natural and supernatural realms. His lordship and authority demand that we come to the end of ourselves and all of the other things we might be tempted to place our faith in, and recognize the riches of grace we enjoy through his redeeming power.