Even though God doesn’t give us all the details up front, He is always there with us in the details.(Meditate on that because it is life to those of us who walk by faith.) My friends, the Bible says, “He never leaves us or forsakes us” Hebrews 13:5. It also says there is One who sticks closer to you than a brother (or sister can be implied, as well), Proverbs 18:24.
These are some of the things the disciples should have remembered when Jesus told them to cross over the lake to the other side. Let’s take a look at this section of scripture now.
Luke 8:22-25 One day he and his disciples got into a boat, and he told them, “Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake.” So they set out,
Luke 8:23 and as they were sailing, he fell asleep. Then a fierce windstorm came down on the lake; they were being swamped and were in danger.
Luk 8:24 They came and woke him up, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to die!” Then he got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waves. So they ceased, and there was a calm.
Luk 8:25 He said to them, “Where is your faith?” They were fearful and amazed, asking one another, “Who then is this? He commands even the winds and the waves, and they obey him!”
Well, we know He is the Son of the Living God. The One who has been given a name above every other name, and His name is #JesusChrist, the Begotten Son of the Most-High God, John 3:16! Oh, PTL for that!
So, looking at this story, Jesus told the disciples to get into the boat and go over to the other side.
That’s what they did. However, He didn’t tell them that there would be a storm between the time they left and the time they arrived. Remember, even though God doesn’t give us all the details up front, He is always there with us in the details.
My friends, you and I may face some pretty good storms in our lives. But if we have Jesus in the boat with us. We’re gonna make it! Oh, thank the Lord for that.
Larry Atkerson Sr. was born-again at a young age. He grew up in rural southeastern Oklahoma, then in high school, his family moved to Tulsa, Ok.
During this time he met the young lady who would become his wife, Lisa. They got married when they were still in their teen years. Obviously, getting married at this age created some very interesting times as they both grew up and matured together. However, they have stayed true to their vows, to each other, and have basically grown up with their 3 wonderful children.
Larry Atkerson Sr. and Lisa Atkerson both have received training in ministry at "Rhema Bible Training Center" and "School of the Local Church"/"Grace School of Ministry" in Broken Arrow, and Tulsa, Ok. respectively.
While attending "School of the Local Church", he received his first taste of the original languages of the Bible, in a course called "Beginning Biblical Greek". Since that time he has also received training in "Biblical Hebrew", with a university based in Israel. "eTeacher".
Larry Atkerson Sr. has worked/volunteered in just about every position a church or ministry can have. In doing so, he has filled many different roles ranging from door-greeter to Sunday-School teacher, and children’s church worker to counselor. He has also served in the pastoral positions of children’s, youth, and adult ministries. He has worked and been involved in hospital/visitation ministries where he has seen the power of God change people’s lives.
He delights in going on short-term mission trips! All the while, seeing the love of God with applied wisdom - transform people and their lives forever.
Larry Atkerson Sr. teaches a weekly bible study class starting just after spring break each year and continuing until right before Thanksgiving. In the class, he delves into the wonderful-exciting-mysteries and simplicity of the Word of God.
and go over to the other side.
between the time they left and the time they arrived. Remember, even though God doesn’t give us all the details up front, He is always there with us in the details.
