It's Too Crowded

The enemy can't destroy your life, but your decisions can. Stop being Satan's assistant.

Carey Lashley

2/24/20261 min read

silhouette of people standing on field with fireworks
silhouette of people standing on field with fireworks

Leaving the crowd behind

On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. -- Mark 4: 35-36

The Point

The text says leaving the multitude (crowd) behind. And sometimes you can't go with Jesus unless you're willing to leave the crowd. Following Jesus is actually a minority activity and most people won't, because Your desire to feel normal (think and be like everyone else) can be the reason YOU end up stuck.

YOU think you're fighting obedience, but actually you're fighting normalcy.

YOU see, the Bible is abnormal instruction. Jesus says, "Let's go to the other side", and YOU be like, "the crowd is not coming", because divine instruction from God will expose codependency on people.

To go further YOU will have to go to the other side with Jesus, away from the crowds.