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And With A Word

Mark 4:35-5:43 Peter grew up on the sea, an accomplished fisherman, a skill he learned from his father, and father's father. But this day Peter was about to face waves he had never before seen, created by a storm he could not navigate. It all started with a simple enough request. Jesus said to his disciples, "Let us go to the other side." Peter had made this journey hundreds of times, but today was different. As they made their way across the sea, a violent storm rose up, a storm so violent that these seasoned fishermen feared for their lives (4:38). But this storm was only the beginning of their wild ride. With a word, Jesus stilled the storm. Safe on land, amazed, bewildered, and thankful to be alive – the disciples stumbled out of the boat. They came out of one storm, only to walk straight into another, a man who could no longer control himself, nor be controlled. His compulsions had taken over, and he had given into his demons. This was the last place they wanted to b