And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. (4:37) The presence of Christ on board does not guarantee a smooth passage. On the contrary, the enemy will do his best to stir up a storm. Some preachers proclaim what they call a “prosperity gospel”: accept Christ and be rewarded with wealth, health, and happiness. It is a false gospel. The Beatitudes, which begin the Sermon on the Mount, ought to convince us of that fact (Matt. 5:1–12). Believers
Mark 4:37