“Then He arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. But the men marveled saying, what manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him!” (Matthew 8:26-27).
The winds rushed through the Canyon of Arbel and collided with the cooler air that comes from the eastern side of the Sea of Galilee. Quite a ferocious storm instantly struck. These experienced fishermen lost control of the boat and were certain that they were going to perish (8:25). The Lord Jesus is stunning in His miraculous, powerful authority. He arose; He rebuked the winds and the sea. Immediately creation complied, and there was instantly a great calm. No wonder the disciples marveled that even the winds and the sea obey Him! I can easily write too many words. Let me conclude this Daily Prescription by asking myself (and you, my friends), “Am I as quick to respond to His Word and commands?” The winds and the sea were instantly compliant. How about you and me?
For today: The winds and the waves responded to the voice of their Creator. I need to respond because He is not only my Creator; He is my Savior!