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 Jesus Spoke to the Storm

Read – Matthew 8:23-27

Scripture: “The people were amazed and asked, “What kind of man
is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him (Matthew 8:27).”

Denial: “No storm of life is beyond my control.”

Affirmation: “I use the power of my words to bring peace.”

Water is a powerful element in the ministry of Jesus. Jesus turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). He even defied gravity and walked on water (Matthew 14:22-33). Jesus did a lot of his preaching and
teaching on the water. His disciples were often on boats following him. In one instance, a storm arose while they were traveling on a boat and Jesus was asleep. The disciples woke Jesus, and he calmed
the raging seas.

Jesus, our Wayshower, spoke to the winds and the waves and said, “Peace, be still (Mark 4:39).” The multitudes were amazed that even the winds and the waves obeyed his voice. Following Jesus as our
Wayshower, gives us the same right to speak to the storms of our lives so that we can experience peace. When we believe and understand the power of our words we can speak to the winds and
the waves of our lives and say, “Peace, be still.” The circumstances of our lives will obey our voice just as the storm obeyed Jesus’ (Mark 4:39). Seeing Jesus as our Wayshower reminds us of the truth that
everything that Jesus Christ did, we can do and even greater works (John 14:12). We can preach with power (Matthew 4:23-25). We can teach with authority (Matthew 9:35-38). We can empower the blind
to see (John 9:1-15). We can help the deaf to hear again (Luke 11:14). We can assist the lame with walking (John 5:1-14). We can support the dumb with speech (Mark 7:31-37). We can develop
disciples and train church leaders (Matthew 28:19-20). We can raise the dead (Matthew 9:18-26). We can cast out devils which are negative influences (Mark 16:13-16). We can feed the multitudes both naturally and spiritually. The truth is that we can do all things through Christ who strengthened us by showing us the way (Philippians 4:13).

Reflection Question: Describe a storm in your life that you
calmed with the power of your words.

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