Mark 6:53

Mark 6:53 says, And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.  The disciples had been in a ship in a storm when Jesus came to them walking on the water.  As Christians, often we may find ourselves figuratively in a boat in a storm, but we need to realize that we are never alone.  The Holy Spirit is always with us, but we need to acknowledge that fact to find peace in the storm.  Verse fifty-four adds, And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him.  When the disciples got safely to the shore and got to the dry land, where the storm would not endanger them, they then recognized Jesus.  We should never let fear keep us from recognizing that God is at work keeping us safe, but at times it is only after the storm has passed by that we recognize this fact.  If we know Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord, there should never be a time that we give in to fear and doubt.  Verse fifty-five continues, And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.  Verse fifty-six concludes, And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.  After getting to shore at Gennesaret, many people came to Jesus to be healed, and those who simply touched the hem of His garment by faith were healed.  It was not the physical act of touching Jesus that healed them, but their faith in Him that did.  If you have not come to Jesus for spiritual healing by putting your faith in Him as your personal Savior and Lord, this is always the first step to spiritual healing. There is no other way to be restored to a right relationship with God.