Storms Still Know His Voice

Observations

• You can be exactly where Jesus told you to be and still find yourself in a storm (8:22-23).
• Opposition often increases when Jesus’ mission advances (8:22-23; cf. 8:26-39).
• What terrified the disciples was no trouble for Jesus (8:23-24).
• Our faith falters whenever panic replaces petition (8:24-25).
• It’s a sad commentary when creation hears and obeys Jesus better than His followers do (8:24-25; cf. 8:21).
• The greatest wonder wasn’t the calm sea but the One who commanded it (8:24-25).

Applications

• Never abandon following Jesus just because the conditions worsen.
• Don’t resent the storms that reveal something about Jesus you would never discover on calm waters.
• Never assume what is outside your control is beyond Jesus’ command.