Dr. Rob White - September 15, 2024
Go Out Into The Darkness
Christ doesn't promise that we will not experience difficult times, but does promise that, if we walk in faith, he will redeem the difficult times.
Scripture References: Mark 4:35-41
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In this sermon titled “Go Out Into the Darkness,” Dr. Rob White explores the theme of facing life’s storms with faith. The sermon is based on Mark 4:35-41, which recounts Jesus calming the storm while He and His disciples were crossing the Sea of Galilee. As a fierce storm threatened their small boat, the disciples, gripped by fear, woke Jesus, asking, “Teacher, don’t You care that we’re going to die?” Jesus responded by calming the storm with the words, “Peace! Be still!” and then questioned their lack of faith.
Dr. White explains that Jesus’ calming of the storm reveals not just His power over nature but also His desire for His followers to have faith in the face of fear. Life’s storms—whether they are external or internal—can cause us to panic, much like the disciples did. We may feel abandoned or wonder if God cares about our troubles. However, as the sermon points out, God doesn’t promise that we won’t face difficulties, but He does promise to redeem those moments if we trust Him.
Drawing a connection to the challenges we face in modern life, Dr. White encourages listeners to hold on to their faith, especially in difficult times. He shares a comforting quote: “Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way.” This illustrates the importance of walking in faith, even when we cannot see the path ahead.
The message is clear: while we may not always avoid life’s storms, we can face them with confidence, knowing that Christ is with us and that He will see us through. Our faith, nurtured in good times, becomes our anchor during trials.
