Many times, in our lives, we face different situations that lead us to falter in our faith. Doubt and fear try to take hold of us, making us question why God seems to be sleeping, when the storm and bad weather hit us.
The disciples experienced a similar scene; at a time when Jesus himself had told them: "Let's go to the other side", which guaranteed them that they would reach their destination.
The disciples entered the boat with Jesus, and it was then that a storm broke out while Jesus was sleeping. Although Jesus had been sleeping, he awoke to the call of his disciples who questioned him: How could he sleep and not see that they were going to perish?
Matthew 8:26-27(NKJV) – But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. So, the men marveled, saying, “Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?”
The disciples were filled with fear at the storm they were facing. Jesus questioned their lack of faith.
In the Bible on many occasions God tells us: Do not be afraid.
Jesus had been sleeping while the storm raged.
"Then He arose" – when we cry out to God amid our storm, He stands on His throne as He hears our cry.
"and rebuked the winds and the waves" – Jesus used his authority over the nature he had created. He ordered it to calm down; that is, He brought order where there was disorder.
In our lives at times, it seems that things get out of control and that there is nothing we can do to bring order to the chaos we are facing. God has the power to put everything back in place.
and "there was a great calm. "
In the beginning of creation, God gave the word, and it was done. Just by uttering the word, creation obeyed.
Once again, the creation obeyed the voice of the creator, thus everything became calm.
Everything went back to normal
So, the men marveled, saying, who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey him?
Jesus had once again created an impression in the lives of the disciples that caused them wonder.
In today's world, many men are recognized for something they have achieved for the good of society. Many get recognition like a medal, for example.
Jesus was recognized by the disciples by calming the storm
He is the creator and has power over all things
Why didn't the disciples recognize Him as God and only as a man?
Why do we often doubt who God is in our lives, and what He can do amid the circumstances we are facing?
No matter what we face in our lives today, God never ceases to be God. He wants to show us His wonders; He only hopes that we will have more faith in Him. We must trust that He already has a plan in place for our lives since the beginning of time and that it all will be well. He is in control of everything. Even of nature!
Fear not! He loves you.
Song: Don’t Be Afraid, Tom Mottershead