Mark 4:38 “…and they woke him up saying ‘Master wake up, dont you care that we are going to perish”
The biblical account in which Christ sleeps in the boat serves as a profound image of the Church during times of persecution. In this allegory, the boat represents the Church, while the storm symbolizes persecution.
On a personal level, the boat can also represent our individual lives. At times, Christ may seem silent during our storms. However, it is crucial to remember that the silence of Christ does not mean His absence, and the fact that He is asleep does not imply He is not in control. Even in His sleep, Christ remains Lord of the sea, commanding the waves and the winds.
The true problem is not the storm itself, nor the sleeping or silent Christ. The challenge lies within the storms of our hearts—our sleeping faith, dormant prayer life, fading hope, and inactive charity.
This prophetic story provides a dual revelation: it reflects both the Church under persecution and our personal struggles with spiritual storms. The most important thing is to ensure that our “boat” contains Jesus. Even if He seems to be sleeping, it is far safer to be in a boat with Christ than in one without Him.
Article by Enzama Robert Ayikobua
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