08.30.2026 | Jesus Calmed a Storm
Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25
A phobia is a persistent and excessive fear. The most common phobias are the fear of heights, the fear of enclosed spaces, and—of course—the fear of snakes! Even if these aren’t things you’re afraid of, there is probably something else that has caused you to be afraid.
When the winds blew and the waves crashed against the disciples’ boat, they were very afraid. The storm seemed so big. The situation appeared to be so dangerous that the men thought they were going to die. In their desperation, they cried out to Jesus for help, and Jesus, with just the sound of His voice, calmed the wind and waves.
When disciples saw His power, they were amazed. They had heard the wisdom in His teaching. They had seen the compassion He had for other people. But in this scene, the disciples saw the full glory and power of Jesus as the Son of God!
Because Jesus is the Son of God, we can cry out to Him for help when we are afraid or overwhelmed. He is strong enough to help us, and He is faithful to help us according to His will for us. He demonstrated His faithfulness and power most clearly when He came to die on the cross and rise again to rescue all who believe in Him.
The disciples saw that Jesus has power over nature. He is the Son of God, the promised Savior. One day, Jesus would show His greatest power—not by calming a storm, but by dying on the cross and rising from the dead to save people from sin. Jesus saves everyone who trusts in Him.
Pray: We praise You, Jesus, because You have power and authority over all of creation. You have control over everything in heaven and on earth because You are the Son of God. When the storms of this world rise, help us trust in Your power to help us. Amen.
