"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) And he says to them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then, having arisen, he rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. (27) But the men were astonished, saying, What sort [of man] is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?

(39) And awaking up he rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Silence; be mute. And the wind fell, and there was a great calm. (40) And he said to them, Why are ye [thus] fearful? how [is it] ye have not faith? (41) And they feared [with] great fear, and said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

(25) And he said to them, Where is your faith? And, being afraid, they were astonished, saying to one another, Who then is this, that he commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him?


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



 

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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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