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“And they came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water. And they ceased, and there was a calm.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭8:24‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/114/luk.8.24.nkjv One of the devastating influences of the raging of the water and wind in life is the lost of focus and the crippling of believers’ confidence in the statements and promises of the Master. Fear of the unknown in life torments the minds from contemplating on the right purpose for living. When the disciples of Jesus cried out “Master, Master, we are perishing!”, it was obvious that the slightest faith in the Redeemer’s commissioning to the other side of the lake was completely lost. They were absolutely fearful and crippled by the fate of death. However, it is instructive to note that life’s raging in believers’ career, family, and ministry is already rebuked; as long as they are engaged at the centre of God’s will. Therefore, faith in the M...

“But He answered and said to them, “My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it.”” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭8:21‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ https://bible.com/114/luk.8.21.nkjv The ‘Family First’ admonition is mostly relevant in our fast-paced world of prior pursuit of career advancement, selfishness in social relationships at work, home and in the society. However, the misconception in the admonition is obvious in most relationships where the concept of the First Family is misunderstood. When the disciples called the attention of Jesus to the possibility of leaving God’s assignment in order to attend to parents, it was necessary for Christ to correct the misplacement of priority. In most homes and fellowships, the problem of misplacement of priority is not with the ‘Family First’ admonition; the real problem is the misconception in the ‘First Family’ admiration. When everyone in the family and fellowship gives the utmost priority to knowing and doing the will of God, by giving God the ‘Fi...