There are a few things that I take away from chapter 4 in Mark.
One is from the parable of the seeds. I want to be the seed that fell on good soil representing those who hear and accept God's word. I think I am, but sometimes I feel inadequate (okay, all the time) and while I'm trying to hear and trying to accept, sometimes it's hard. But I know that "I can do anything through Christ who gives me strength" Philippians 4:13, so I know that I will be fine.
The second thing that strikes me in this chapter is Mark 4:25 "To those who listen to my teaching more understanding will be given." I like to think that the more I listen and try to understand, the more understanding He will give me.
Thirdly, the story of Jesus calming the storm reminds me of a saying that I've heard, although I'm not sure of the origin. It says "Sometimes God calms the storm. Sometimes he lets the storm rage and calms his child." I love that saying. Even if the world is whipping around us and tossing us around, we can go to God for peace and calm. That's a very comforting thought.
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