Matthew 8:23-27 (NRSV)
Jesus stills the storm
And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him up, saying, "Lord, save us! We are perishing!" And he said to them, "Why are you afraid, you of little faith?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a dead calm. They were amazed, saying, "What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?"
Reflection
And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him up, saying, "Lord, save us! We are perishing!" And he said to them, "Why are you afraid, you of little faith?" Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a dead calm. They were amazed, saying, "What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?"
Reflection
Jesus demonstrates the power of the Creator in his rule over the wind and waves. Why should we be afraid when we can place all our trust in Jesus? Jesus is no ordinary man in this passage. Jesus is the one who brings and grants life and salvation.
In times of trouble, sometimes it seems hard to place our trust and faith in Jesus. We see, hear, feel and know of the fear and pain we witness in this world. Yet in these stormy times, we need to know that Jesus is in the boat and by our side. Take comfort and have faith, even what little faith we seem to have. Jesus is our source of life. Thanks be to God!
Prayer
Lord, give me the faith I need to trust in you... today... tomorrow... and forever. --- Amen
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