What Jesus Did! 'Who Is This Man?' — Matthew 8:26-27

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Jesus responded, "Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!" Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm.

The disciples were amazed. "Who is this man?" they asked. "Even the winds and waves obey him!"

— Matthew 8:26-27 NLT

Key Thought

There is nothing that can stand in the way of Jesus. No enemy has the power - he simply casts out demons. No teacher or skeptic can stump him with a question. No disease can withstand his call for healing. Not even nature can baffle or threaten him. He is not just a man. He is God's Son. He is Immanuel, God with us. But until we go home to him and can then fully understand who he is, we can be secure that he will care for us and bring us to his home! Fear is not just being troubled with circumstances; it also is the uncertainty about what will ultimately happen to us. Jesus shows his disciples that their safety, their destiny, is under his command and nothing can withstand his grace offered to bless his disciples.

Today's Prayer

My God, Almighty Lord, please act with your strong power to still the storms in the hearts of those I love. Give them peace and calm and lead them to know that Jesus is not only their source of help, but that he is so much more than a mere mortal man. In the name of Jesus, my Lord, I pray. Amen.

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Through Every Storm
Article by James Nored & Phil Ware
Jesus wants us to invite him into our storms so he can speak peace to our panic and hope to our dread. James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that the storms of life can engulf us, surround us, buffet us, and even terrify us, but Jesus will not abandon us in our storms and will eventually bring us to safety, peace, and calm.
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About This Devotional

What Jesus Did! is a series of one-year devotional guides through each gospel, using one short scripture passage each day and following the Gospel in sequential order. Each devotional consists of a scripture passage and a reflection and a prayer which open up the day's scripture and show how it challenges you to live for Jesus.

What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware and is available in book form.

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