THE WIND CEASED!

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

THE WIND CEASED!

Matt 14:30-32

30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

           The wind was [Greek: ischuros] boisterous; mighty; and powerful. It caused the twelve to toil in pain without progress. Peter, seeing Jesus walk on the water, put his own senses to the test and asked to come to Jesus and walk on the water also. If this were a dream it would fade away as he climbed down from the boat.

           Peter suddenly discovered that – though the storm raged as strongly as before – he was upheld, and his weight sustained. What an indescribable thrill it must have been. But, just as suddenly, the storm presented itself again as also very real. He considered the physics – humans can’t walk on water. He considered the consequences – I’m in over my head and am about to drown. I CAN’T SAVE MYSELF.

           In Matthew’s account, Jesus does not speak to or command the storm, but the wind ceased. The Greek word kapazo means “to relax” but I think the wind simply surrendered to a superior force.

           Your own personal storm will present itself with boisterous rage. It will challenge you, frighten you, and steal your peace. When that happens cry out to Jesus for rescue. Storms have no real fighting chance when Jesus shows up.

Dear Lord, today the debris of sudden storms may swirl around me but I trust in you to relax both the storms an me. Thank you, Lord. AMEN