Today's Verse: Matthew 8:27

Friday, August 27, 2004

The men [in the boat caught in the storm] were amazed and asked, "What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!"
— Matthew 8:27
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Thoughts on Today's Verse...

What kind of man is this? Ah, Jesus is much more than a man; he is our Lord, King, Messiah, Shepherd, and Savior. Most certainly, when Jesus came in the flesh to earth, he was fully a man. Yet this Christ Jesus is also the Master of earth, wind, and storm because he is the Creator of it all (John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15-18). Rather than merely talking about Jesus, we need to bow down and worship him for all that he is, all has done, and all he is in the process of doing to bring us home to him, safely and eternally!

My Prayer...

Tender Shepherd and Abba Father, thank you for emptying heaven of your choicest glory and sending Jesus to be my Lord and Savior (Philippians 2:6-11). As I face the storms in my life, please give me the courage to stand bravely in faith, trusting that my Savior will still the winds and the waves and deliver me safely home to you. In Jesus' glorious name, I pray. Amen.

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Illustration of Matthew 8:27 — The men [in the boat caught in the storm] were amazed and asked, "What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!"

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The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

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