Jesus left behind

What happens when Jesus is not with us?

Lets look at this section in John 6:15-21.

After the great miracle that Jesus had accomplished with very little resource he became aware that the people wanted to exalt him to something he never came to be, an earthly king, a god to be bowed down too and eventually an idol that would misplace mankind's need for salvation by something that could become some kind of talisman and superstition, he withdrew himself to the hills.

How long was it before anyone missed him? After all they were full and satisfied, they had no need for him just at that moment. We read eventually the disciples left and went down to the shore to wait for him but alas as darkness fell the need arose for them to continue on without him. How often do we wait and then get impatient and press on without God with us?

We may have very legitimate reasons to press on but to do so without Jesus is often fool hardy and tragic.The disciples pressed on, got into their boats and left Jesus behind, a situation that could have cost them dearly. However, Jesus being God was able to come to their rescue. After they had been battling a storm and had rowed some 3 – 4 miles just trying to get to land and safety there was Jesus in the middle of the storm. Notice it is Jesus that calls out to them not the other way round, they did not have to do anything other than let him into their boat and all was well.The lesson here is make sure that Jesus is with you before you push your boat out to sea. Life has unexpected ways of rocking the boat and without Jesus in our boat life can be incredibly tiring, all the needless rowing too and fro. Even in the event that you or I push out to sea without Jesus and life becomes some what turbulent Jesus by God's mercy will find you and bring peace and calm to the situation.