This 9m episode takes you the reader onto the ship with Jesus and His disciples as they crossed over the other side of the shore. This was when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him. This story is told in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Jesus drawing tired wanted to rest his head for a bit. He and the disciples climbed into one of the boats and set sail. Besides them, there were other boats.
As they were making their way over, a storm arose and the winds were high causing the waves to beat against the sides of the boats so that the waves broke over them. However, Jesus being tired had drifted into a deep sleep. We must remember that Jesus, was in His earthly body, and we know that these bodies do grow tired and require rest. Jesus had been preaching and teaching to the multitudes of people that had gathered around him all day. He was tired and most likely fell fast asleep as soon as His head laid upon the pillow.
The Sea of Galilee which was once calm now produced waves probably as high as one of the tall buildings of today. The men began frightening, they probably thought they were going to be tossed into the sea where they would drown. Now quite odd was that these men had to been caught in plenty of storms before this one, Yet, this storm seem to be worst than any they had ever experienced. The water was filling the bottom of the boat and even with all the rocking, bobbing, and thrashing Jesus, He slept on. Proverbs 3:24 says, "If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet." Remember the sleep of a believer is sweet and peaceful because he knows that the LORD is always with him.
The disciples rush to Jesus' side and out of fear they called out to awaken Him, "LORD, save us; we perish." Jesus woke and saw what was happening and said to them, "Why are you fearful," and then ask, "O ye of little faith"? He then rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. Just like that! Jesus' rebuke caused the mighty sea to stand still.
No matter what we are going through in this life, if we put our trust in Jesus He is ever so faithful to bring us safely through. All we have to do is trust in God. Believe in His Holy Word, where He said, "I will never leave you nor forsake." Be strong, be courageous. Knowing that He is our God and will keep us no matter what the trial may be, He is ever so faithful.
BH
