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He saw that they were in serious trouble, rowing hard and struggling against the wind and waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. He intended to go past them.
Mark 6:48

“The apostolic crew rowed, and rowed, and rowed, and it was no fault of theirs that they made no progress, ‘for the wind was contrary unto them.’ The Christian man may make little or no headway, and yet it may be no fault of his, for the wind is contrary. Our good Lord will take the will for the deed, and reckon our progress, not by our apparent advance, but by the hearty intent with which we tug at the oars.” – Charles Spurgeon

The highlight reel:

• They were going the right way, the way Jesus told them to go.
  Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and head across the lake to Bethsaida, while he sent the people home.
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• Their obedience got them in trouble. and God knew it.
  He saw that they were in serious trouble, rowing hard and struggling against the wind and waves.
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• Jesus saw.
  He saw that they were in serious trouble, rowing hard and struggling against the wind and waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. He intended to go past them.
  Mark 6:48

The world is the wind we row against every day. The world is strong, and hard to row against because its currents are counter to God’s Word by which we live.

• The Lord instructs us to go out and be the light to the world.
• The Lord sees us. He is El Roi, the God who sees.
• The Lord will ride the storm with us. He is Emanuel, God with us.

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Why was Jesus going to walk past them?

Answer: Jesus was going to walk past them to reveal Himself to them, not ignore them.

He saw that they were in serious trouble, rowing hard and struggling against the wind and waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. He intended to go past them.
Mark 6:48

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Keep rowing and enjoy the company.