Matthew 8:23-27

Matthew 8:23-27

[23] And  when he  was entered  into  a ship,  his  disciples  followed  him.  [24] And,  behold,  there arose  a great  tempest  in  the sea,  insomuch that  the ship  was covered  with  the waves:  but  he  was asleep.  [25] And  his  came  to him, and awoke  him,  saying,  Lord,  save  we perish.  [26] And  he saith  unto them,  Why  fearful,  O ye of little faith?  Then  he arose,  and rebuked  the winds  and  the sea;  and  there was  a great  calm.  [27] But  the men  marvelled,  saying,  What manner of man  this,  that  even  the winds  and  the sea  obey  him! 

What does Matthew 8:23-27 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Even though Jesus sometimes enjoyed less shelter than the animals and birds ( Matthew 8:20), He was not the subject of nature. It was subject to Him.