Verses: Matthew
8:23-27
My thoughts about the
verses:
Many of us talk about
Mother Nature. Our mind has grasped that
there is a power that controls the environment around us. We believe because we want to think that
there is a calming power in the world.
Many believe that Mother Nature will be there directing the world as we
walk among the nature around us.
We need to remember that
God is the ruler of the world. There are
many aspects of God’s presence in the world around us. All we have to do is look around. When you look at the flowers, animals, other
people you will see the power of God.
There are several times
in the Bible in which nature was controlled by God to prove that the power of
nature lies within God. Think about the
flood that came and reshaped the world and environment around us. Think of the story of Jonah. He ran and God called on the storm to bring
him where he needed to go. Imagine the
power of God to send a big fish to carry Jonah.
This story is very
important to us. Jesus shows us all that
he is not only human but God. Imagine
being on a boat and storm comes upon the boat.
Imagine the panic of everyone in the situation. Jesus used this moment to show them that he
had the power to calm the sea.
When we read this story
we need to remember the things that Jesus wanted us to learn about the power he
possesses. First is that Jesus has the
power to control the world around us.
Second and probably the most important part is the fact that Jesus is
both human and God. Jesus has been with God
since the beginning of creation. We have
to remember that we need to look at this story as a miracle in which Jesus
wanted us all to know. We needed to see
that Jesus is the ruler of the world.
Jesus has the power to save us.
He not only saves us from things that happen in the environment. Jesus can save us from our sins. The cross is the element used to lead to the
death of Jesus. Just think about this
the cross was made of wood. This wood
was under the power of Jesus. Yet, he
allowed it to lead to his death.
Prayer:
We praise you God for
your love. We worship you Jesus because of
your love. We thank you for giving us
the gift of life. We praise you for the
beauty of the world around us. Help us
to always remember that you are the ruler of the world. Help us let go of our fear and live a life
that is based on your love. In the name
of the Savior we pray. Amen
Questions:
Have you accepted that Jesus has the power to control the
world? Have you turned your life over to
God? Are you willing to accept that
Jesus can save you from the power of the world and life if we only trust him?
