Matthew 8:26

Because of man’s disobedience, we live in a fallen world and have to contend with storms – life and nature. Storms do arise, creating disruption and unpleasant chaos. James said that when we face troubles of any kind, we should consider it all joy. Believers will be tested so they can build up endurance and grow in their faith and spiritual maturity. 

On the Sea of Galilee, a great storm arose and disrupted the calm of Jesus’ disciples. Jesus was sleeping peacefully; His disciples were anxious from fear of the storm. They woke Him up, urging Him to save them from dying. Their cry to be saved indicated their need to be rescued right then from the storm of nature and the spiritual need for soul salvation. Jesus responded to His disciples’ cry to be saved with a profound question: “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” (v.26). 

Now these disciples had witnessed Jesus performing miracles of healing and casting out demons. They must have believed that Jesus could save them though they were fearful and exercised little faith. It is important for believers to know who Jesus is and trust Him in all situations. Jesus continued addressing His disciples’ fear and little faith by exercising His authority over nature: “Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.” Jesus’ authority over nature illustrates that it is for certain if we trust Him, He will bring us comfort and peace in the midst of life’s storms. 

Lift your voice and give God glory!