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8:23 And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. 8:24 And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. 8:25 And they went and woke him, saying, "Save, Lord; we are perishing." 8:26 And he said to them, "Why are you afraid, O men of little faith?" Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. 8:27 And the men marveled, saying, "What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?"
Lake Galilee is known for its sudden violent storms at times. Crossing in an open boat with some of his first disciples, Jesus was sound asleep as huge waves threatened to drown them all. Some would be disciples had decided not to follow Jesus because he could not promise them a comfortable, established ministry. Those disciples that did follow him immediately ran into a life threatening situation. When the disciples awoke Jesus, he instantly calmed the storm by a divine miracle. Discipleship sometimes leads us into stormy situations. At such times it may be important to remember Jesus' words to his first disciples. Why are we so afraid? Do we have so little faith! Let's remind ourselves that even the winds and waves obey him. |
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