Pertolongan Tuhan tidak pernah terlambat (Episode 04)

Summary

In this reflection, the speaker shares a powerful story from the Bible about Jesus calming the storm and reaching out to a man possessed by demons. Despite knowing the storm was ahead, Jesus courageously faced it to help a soul in need. The story highlights God's care for every individual, stressing the importance of serving with enthusiasm regardless of the number of people involved. The speaker encourages followers of Christ to align their hearts with God's, valuing every soul and showing love through service, as Jesus did, regardless of circumstances.

Takeaways

• 😀 God’s help is always timely, even when it seems like nothing is happening after we cry out for help.
• 🌪️ Jesus and His disciples faced a storm on their journey, but Jesus remained calm while the disciples panicked, demonstrating faith in God’s plan.
• 🚢 The storm was not random; Jesus knew it was coming but chose to brave it for a greater purpose – to help one person in need.
• 💔 The man who met Jesus was tormented and crying out for help, symbolizing how many of us suffer and long for God’s deliverance.
• 🌊 Jesus calmed the storm to reach the man possessed by evil spirits, showing His willingness to help even the most troubled individuals.
• 🙏 Crying out for help is a form of seeking God, and when we are in despair, God hears our cries and responds at the right time.
• ⏳ No matter how long we’ve been crying out for help, God’s intervention is never late – His timing is perfect.
• 💡 One soul is incredibly valuable in God’s eyes; He braved the storm for the sake of one person’s deliverance.
• 🔥 Our service to God should not depend on how many people are involved; we should serve passionately regardless of numbers.
• ❤️ If we say we love God, our hearts should align with His, valuing what He values and serving with sincerity, not for the crowd.
• 🎉 Even if one soul repents, all of heaven rejoices, teaching us the importance of every individual in God’s kingdom.

Q & A

Why did Jesus and His disciples encounter a storm during their journey?

The storm in the story was not accidental. Jesus knew it was coming, but He chose to brave the storm to reach a person in need of His help. This demonstrates God's willingness to go through difficulties for the sake of others.

What is the significance of Jesus sleeping during the storm?

Jesus' sleep during the storm highlights His calm and complete trust in God’s control over all situations. His disciples, in contrast, were panicking, which shows the contrast between their faith and His peace.

Why did the disciples panic during the storm?

The disciples panicked because they were afraid for their lives. Despite being with Jesus, they lacked faith in His ability to protect them, demonstrating the human tendency to fear in uncertain circumstances.

What did the disciples do when the storm became overwhelming?

When the storm became overwhelming, the disciples woke Jesus up, asking for His help. They sought His intervention in the midst of their panic and fear.

Why did Jesus calm the storm after waking up?

Jesus calmed the storm to demonstrate His divine authority and to teach His disciples that they should have trusted in His ability to protect and guide them, even during turbulent times.

What does the story of the storm teach us about faith and trust in God?

The story teaches that even in the midst of challenges and fear, we should trust in God's control. Jesus' calmness and the calming of the storm serve as a reminder that God is always in control, even when we feel overwhelmed.

Who did Jesus and His disciples come to help after the storm was calmed?

After the storm, Jesus and His disciples arrived at the region of the Gerasenes, where they encountered a man possessed by demons. Jesus came to help this man, who had been suffering and in need of deliverance.

What was the condition of the man Jesus encountered in the Gerasenes?

The man was tormented by demons, living among tombs, unable to be bound by chains, and harming himself. His condition was desperate, and he was beyond human help until Jesus arrived.

Why did the possessed man worship Jesus when he saw Him?

The possessed man recognized that Jesus was the source of his help. His worship was a sign of recognizing Jesus' authority and the arrival of the help he had long been crying out for.

What can we learn from the man's desperate cries for help?

The man's cries for help remind us that God hears our desperate prayers, even when we feel hopeless. His help may not come immediately, but we can trust that He is listening and will answer in His perfect timing.

How does this story relate to the idea of serving others, especially when there are few people to serve?

The story teaches that every soul matters to God, no matter how few or many they are. Our service should not depend on the number of people we serve but on our love for God and His love for others. We should serve wholeheartedly for God's glory.