Matthew 8:27
After Jesus got up and rebuked the winds and sea, the storm’s fury ceased immediately. The Amplified Bible says: “…there was [at once] a great and wonderful calm [a perfect peacefulness]” (v.26b). Some decades ago, a popular slogan on television said “When E.F. Hutton speaks, everyone listens.” The slogan was powerful, effective, and served its purpose, but it was no comparison to the power of Jesus. “God, who made the world and everything in it, is Lord of heaven and earth …” (Acts 17:24 GNT). Jesus’ rebuke: “Peace, be still” (Mark 4:39) calmed the dangerous storm.
The disciples cried out for Jesus to save them because if the storm was left unchecked, their fear was: “We’re going to drown” (v. 25)! Since we live in a fallen world, until Jesus comes back, storms will arise, causing hostility and sometimes life-threatening situations. Like Jesus’ disciples, we may be fearful and have little faith. However, if we listen to and trust and obey the Lord, He will bring that perfect peace that only comes from Him.
But the men marveled, saying, “What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him” (v.27)! The disciples were in awe of Jesus’ authority over nature. In Matthew 1:21-23 the angel prophesied that virgin Mary will conceive a child of the Holy Ghost. She will have a son, and Joseph was to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. This identifies what manner of man the disciples marveled about; He is the Son of God.
Lift your voice and give God glory!