"These [in Berea] were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so." - Acts 17:11
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Matthew 8:26-27 - Jesus' Power and Faithfulness Awaken Awe in Disciples with Miraculous Authority

(26) But Jesus replied, "Why are you so afraid? You surely don't have much faith." Then he got up and ordered the wind and the waves to calm down. And everything was calm. (27) The men in the boat were amazed and said, "Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him."

(39) Jesus got up and ordered the wind and the waves to be quiet. The wind stopped, and everything was calm. (40) Jesus asked his disciples, "Why were you afraid? Don't you have any faith?" (41) Now they were more afraid than ever and said to each other, "Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!"

(25) Then Jesus asked the disciples, "Don't you have any faith?" But they were frightened and amazed. They said to each other, "Who is this? He can give orders to the wind and the waves, and they obey him!"

Contemporary English Version copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society.

Jesus' awestruck disciples receive newfound understanding of the power and glory of their Lord and Master. His power definitely impresses them, but His faithfulness, peace, and the rest of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) are what truly awed them. This miracle brings them in reverence, wonder, and godly fear before Him. Christ shows that the power of the earthly elements is dwarfed by the mighty word of the Lord, and it stirs them deeply.

This reveals what the full measure of God's Spirit can accomplish through a faithful human being. Jesus explains to His disciples in Mark 11:23-24:

For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, "Be removed and be cast into the sea," and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.

We should understand that this promise stands firm for us too, if we ask according to the will of God (I John 5:14-15).

— Martin G. Collins

To learn more, see:
The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Stilling a Storm



 

Topics:

According to God's Purpose

Asking According to God's Will

Faith According to God's Will

Miracles Of Jesus Christ: Stilling a Storm

Power of Christ

Power of God

Power of God's Holy Spirit

Praying According to God's Will

Reverence

Wonder




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