They Considered Not

“And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.” Mark 6:48-52

The disciples were afraid when they saw Jesus walking on the water. They thought they had seen a ghost, but Jesus spoke to them and tried to comfort them. When Jesus went up into the ship, the storm stopped. The disciples were amazed at what Jesus had done. They were stunned by His appearance among the waves during the storm. They were shocked at the sudden slacking of the wind and calming of the waves. Jesus did not intend to scare them, and He didn’t mean for them to be surprised by His ability to perform miracles. He wanted them to so fully understand that He was the Son of God and that any miracle He performed would merely provide confirmation that He was as powerful as they thought He was. Their hearts were hardened because they did not comprehend the miracles they had already seen Him do. If you are saved, have you considered the great miracle that has taken place in your life?