It Is Him! Trusting Jesus in Life’s Storms (Part 3)
“What kind of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?” — Matthew 8:27 (LSB)
The disciples’ question still echoes across the centuries: “What kind of man is this?”
Moments ago, they were certain they were going to die. Now, the sea lies still at His command. The same waves that had threatened to consume them suddenly bow before Him.
Who is this man who commands the storm — and is obeyed?
The Man Who Sleeps and Speaks
The contrast in this story is stunning.
On one hand, Jesus sleeps — a vivid picture of His true humanity. After long days of ministry, exhaustion takes over. He feels the weight of physical weakness just like we do.
But in the very next breath, He stands and rebukes the wind and waves with divine authority — and the sea obeys.
He is man enough to sleep, and God enough to still the storm.
This is no ordinary man.
This is the God-Man, the eternal Word who took on flesh.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” — John 1:1, 14 (LSB)
When the disciples marveled, they weren’t merely amazed at the miracle — they were standing face-to-face with the Creator Himself.
The God Who Reigns Over Chaos
Throughout Scripture, the sea often represents chaos and danger — the uncontrollable forces that remind us how small we are. In ancient Jewish thought, the sea was a symbol of what only God could master.
Psalm 89:9 declares,
“You rule the swelling of the sea; when its waves rise, You still them.”
So when Jesus rebukes the storm and it immediately ceases, He isn’t just performing a miracle — He’s making a declaration.
He’s showing His disciples that the One standing in their boat is none other than the LORD of Psalm 89.
That’s why the disciples’ fear shifts from the storm to the Savior.
They were terrified of the storm — now they stand in holy awe before the One who controls it.
The Lord Over Every Fear
There’s a profound comfort here. The One who commands the wind and waves is the same Lord who commands your life.
No storm touches you apart from His will.
No chaos rises beyond His control.
No fear outpaces His grace.
And just as He was in the boat with the disciples, He is present with you.
He may not always calm the storm immediately, but He will always sustain you through it.
Because the greater miracle is not the calming of the sea — it’s the strengthening of your faith in the midst of it.
The Worship That Follows Wonder
When the disciples finally stepped back on shore, they did so with a new understanding of Jesus. Their fear turned into worship.
And that’s what every true encounter with the living Christ produces — not mere relief that the storm has passed, but reverence for the One who reigns over it.
So if your faith feels small today, if your heart is anxious or your path uncertain, remember:
The same Jesus who ruled the storm that day is the same Jesus who rules your heart today.
And He is worthy of your trust.
Reflection Questions
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What does this passage teach you about Jesus’ identity as both fully God and fully man?
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How does knowing Christ’s power over creation reshape the way you view fear and uncertainty?
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Why is worship often the right response after God delivers us from difficulty?
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How can you grow in seeing Christ not only as your Savior, but as your Sovereign?
Next time in Part 4 (Final): we’ll explore how this scene prepares the disciples — and us — for the deeper storms ahead: not just physical danger, but the spiritual trials that test our faith and teach us to say with confidence, “It is Him.”