In this story, Jesus was asleep, a storm arose, so the disciples woke Him, ‘We’re all going to die, it’s the end of the world…’ But Jesus just got up, He bound the storm, the winds stopped, the boat was safe, nobody died – and when those strong fishermen saw the demonstration of the power that this Man had over the elements, they said, ‘What kind of Man do we have in the boat?’
Anyone who has witnessed the real acts of God’s power in action in the 20th/21st century must ask the same question: what kind of Man is this?
The disciples thought He was asleep; the world today thinks He is merely a figure in history. But today Jesus is not a babe in His mother’s arms – He is a God of power, of action, of authority. He’s a Man real men can admire and follow! In churches I see images of Jesus as a powerless dead man on a cross. I know Jesus died, but everybody dies. the power of the Holy Spirit came into His dead body, He broke open that grave, He came out, He’s alive! The disciples in the boat marvelled at Jesus – they didn’t realise they had this kind of Man in the boat! They were astonished, what kind of Man is this, He’s got so much power – not just women and children but the wind and the waves – they obey Him! He is the Lord of Heaven and earth, the Jesus who still works miracles today – He is the Son of the Living God! And He’s my Jesus! He’s real!
The Power of Jesus Over the Storm: What Kind of Man is This?
The Biblical Narrative: Calming the Storm
In the Gospels, a powerful demonstration of divine authority occurs when Jesus and His disciples are caught in a violent storm at sea:
The Crisis: While Jesus was asleep in the boat, a fierce storm arose. Terrified, the disciples woke Him, fearing imminent death.
The Miracle: Jesus stood up and rebuked the wind and waves. Instantly, the storm ceased, and the boat was safe.
The Reaction: Seeing His absolute control over nature, the seasoned fishermen marvelled, asking, "What kind of Man is this, that even the wind and the waves obey Him?"
Key Takeaway: Anyone witnessing the real acts of God’s power in the 20th and 21st centuries is forced to ask the same question: Who is this Man?