Have No Fear Jesus is Near

Text: Mark 4:35-41
 

Introduction: What is your biggest FEAR? Is it death? Defeat? Disappointment? Losing your wealth? Is it just me or does it seem like we are on the brink of a civil war in this country?

How is your health? Will your money be enough when you are older? Are our children and grandchildren ready for the troubles and trials of life?

While sailing in the boat with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee, the disciples encountered a storm. Being frightened and concerned about sinking, and perhaps drowning, they experienced the “MASTER of the SEA” calm the winds and waves. Jesus can calm the storms of your life today. Here are some good reasons to “Have No Fear, because Jesus is Near.”
 

1. Are you living in Fear because of your Circumstances? (Mark 4:41)

“And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”

(2Tim 1:7)

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

The disciples were deathly afraid when going through a fierce storm. What should we do when we feel fearful?

 “Have No Fear, because Jesus is Near”

 

2. Are you living in Fear because of your lack of Faith? (Mark 4:40)

“40And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?”

(Isaiah 41:10)

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

 “Have No Fear, because Jesus is Near”

 

3. Should we be fighting our Fear and Feeding our Faith? (Mark 4:39)

“39And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”

 “Have No Fear, because Jesus is Near”
 

Conclusion: When we are afraid, what should we do? We should “TURN to JESUS,” “TALK to JESUS,” and TRUST in JESUS”!

Will you do that right now?

“Have No Fear, because Jesus is Near”
 
Love y’all, 
Dr. Randy Reese