22 Now
it happened, on a certain day, that He got into a boat with His disciples. And
He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side
of the lake.” And they launched out. 23 But as they sailed He fell asleep. And a
windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water, and
were in jeopardy. 24 And
they came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!”
Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water. And they
ceased, and there was a calm. 25 But
He said to them, “Where is your faith?” And they
were afraid, and marveled, saying to one another, “Who can this be? For He
commands even the winds and water, and they obey Him!”
Commentary
Jesus being alone with His disciples, having left the multitudes, now desires to cross over the lake (i.e. the Sea of Galilee), and so entering into a boat (likely a small fishing vessel) they take their leave of that region and head out (vs. 22). Now as they were sailing across the lake Jesus fell asleep. Which may be indicating that this was night crossing? No matter whether night or day, as they were sailing across it, a windstorm came down upon the lake (from the hills and cliffs that surround it) and began to violently turned up and toss its waters, so much so that they began to fill with water, and thus fearing for their safety the disciples turned to the Lord and awoke Him saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” (vs. 23) Now when they did so Jesus arose and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they ceased and there was calm (vs. 24). Having done so, Jesus now says to them, “Where is your faith?” Which is a very valid question that Jesus also asks us when we too have to face those situations or circumstances or forces or even individuals that are far greater than us, and thus arose all manner of fears inside of us. Because as Jesus demonstrates time and again, He alone has Sovereignty over all of creation, and thus command over all of the forces and powers in it. There is then nothing in heaven or on earth that we are to fear as being able to separate us from Him (Rom. 8:31-39). Therefore, having seen how Jesus immediately saved them from seemingly perishing, the disciples are now afraid (but not with the fear with which they had when the storm arose) but with an awe fear of the Lord for what had just transpired. And so, they begin saying to one another, “Who can this be? For He commands even the winds and water, and they obey Him!” (vs. 25). Thus, in first allowing the storm, and then delivering the disciples (who were all acquainted with the risks of the Sea) Jesus is revealing to them His command over all forces and all powers in creation. So that they might see Him as someone who is more than just preacher or teacher whom they were following, but as He is, the Son of Man/the Son of God who exercises God’s Sovereignty over everything. Therefore, we too can have full confidence in Him to face anyone or anything, no matter how fierce, how strong, how overwhelming, our Lord and Savior and King Jesus Christ is far greater, stronger, and fiercer than all (consider Job 41, vs. 10-11). Therefore, have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and He will save you out of all of your troubles (Job 5:15; 40:9-41:11; Psalm 7:10; 20:6; 34:6; 17-19; 91:3; 71:20; 124:7; 107 etc.).
Scripture Quotations
Commentary
Jesus being alone with His disciples, having left the multitudes, now desires to cross over the lake (i.e. the Sea of Galilee), and so entering into a boat (likely a small fishing vessel) they take their leave of that region and head out (vs. 22). Now as they were sailing across the lake Jesus fell asleep. Which may be indicating that this was night crossing? No matter whether night or day, as they were sailing across it, a windstorm came down upon the lake (from the hills and cliffs that surround it) and began to violently turned up and toss its waters, so much so that they began to fill with water, and thus fearing for their safety the disciples turned to the Lord and awoke Him saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” (vs. 23) Now when they did so Jesus arose and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they ceased and there was calm (vs. 24). Having done so, Jesus now says to them, “Where is your faith?” Which is a very valid question that Jesus also asks us when we too have to face those situations or circumstances or forces or even individuals that are far greater than us, and thus arose all manner of fears inside of us. Because as Jesus demonstrates time and again, He alone has Sovereignty over all of creation, and thus command over all of the forces and powers in it. There is then nothing in heaven or on earth that we are to fear as being able to separate us from Him (Rom. 8:31-39). Therefore, having seen how Jesus immediately saved them from seemingly perishing, the disciples are now afraid (but not with the fear with which they had when the storm arose) but with an awe fear of the Lord for what had just transpired. And so, they begin saying to one another, “Who can this be? For He commands even the winds and water, and they obey Him!” (vs. 25). Thus, in first allowing the storm, and then delivering the disciples (who were all acquainted with the risks of the Sea) Jesus is revealing to them His command over all forces and all powers in creation. So that they might see Him as someone who is more than just preacher or teacher whom they were following, but as He is, the Son of Man/the Son of God who exercises God’s Sovereignty over everything. Therefore, we too can have full confidence in Him to face anyone or anything, no matter how fierce, how strong, how overwhelming, our Lord and Savior and King Jesus Christ is far greater, stronger, and fiercer than all (consider Job 41, vs. 10-11). Therefore, have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and He will save you out of all of your troubles (Job 5:15; 40:9-41:11; Psalm 7:10; 20:6; 34:6; 17-19; 91:3; 71:20; 124:7; 107 etc.).
Scripture Quotations
New King James Version (1982): Thomas Nelson
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