FEAR OVERTAKES THE BOAT
Matthew 8 v 23-27
“When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him Matt 8:24 and behold, there arose a great storm in the sea so that the boat was covered with the waves but He Himself was asleep, and they came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Save us, Lord. We are perishing!” He said to them, “Why are you timid, you men of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea and it became perfectly calm, and the men marvelled, saying, “What kind of a man is this that even the winds and the sea obey Him?”
In this account in Matthew, the disciples were still learning the power and majesty of the Lord. In this incident we see the contrast of the Lord's security and the disciples utter fear.
Let us look at that in summary.
The disciples were in the boat - PEACE.
Jesus was in the boat – THE PRINCE OF PEACE.
A great storm arose - DANGER.
The wild waves threatened to drown the boat - FEAR
The disciples were alarmed - UNBELIEF.
Jesus slept – THE PRINCE OF PEACE.
The disciples woke Jesus - FAITHLESSNESS.
The waves were under His control - AUTHORITY.
He demonstrated His godly power – GOD AMONG US.
What we take from this is that Jesus is the Master of the storm. Every single aspect and point of nature is under His control. He is the God of Circumstances AND the God who goes before every situation.