Matthew 8:23-26 (King James Version) is given followed by a paraphrase (in red) that can be applied to your life and draw you closer to Jesus through His word. May you have peace through Jesus as you seek His guidance each day.
Matthew 8:23 And when He was entered into a ship, his disciples followed Him.
And when He entered our lives we followed Him.
Matthew 8:24 And behold there arose a great tempest in the sea, in so much the ship was covered with the waves: but He was asleep.
And there arose a great hardship and stress in our lives; it was so bad that it covered our life with darkness and fear. God seemed so far away.
Matthew 8:25 And His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, "Lord, save us, we perish."
And we cried out to God and cast our fears before Him and He heard us.
Matthew 8:26 And He saith unto them, "Why are ye fearful O ye of little faith?" Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.
Then He reached down to remind us that He is in control, to not be afraid and to give us more faith. He set aside our fears and gave us peace.
Matthew 8:27 "Who can this be that even the wind and sea obey Him?"
Can you answer the last question above? Who is Jesus Christ to you? Does He calm the storms in your life or are you still trying to make it on your own?
Choose to follow Jesus and trust Him for your life and all the storms you may face. As your Savior, Jesus will be the anchor to your soul.
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