Who is this man?
by Rachael Stelzer
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He replied, ‘You of little faith, why are you so afraid?’ Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm (Matthew 8:26).
Read Matthew 8:18–27
Earlier in our passages this week, those listening to Jesus marvelled, because he spoke ‘as one with authority, and not like the teachers of the law’ (Matthew 7:29). And the Roman centurion had correctly identified Jesus as one in authority, and he would know, as one who was used to telling others what to do.
Now, in case there was any doubt about the authority of this man, he told off the storm that had his disciples in fear for their lives. ‘Who is this man?’ they wondered. ‘Even the wind and waves obey him!’
The disciples were in awe of Jesus’ authority. They learned to trust him in all situations. And we can too.
Lord Jesus, when I take my eyes away from you, I am tempted to forget that you are in control. Remind me that you are with me and that you are more powerful than my fears. Amen.
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