Jesus Calms The Storm

Sudden storms still blow down from the hills onto the lake of Galilee.

One day, Jesus asked his disciples to go with him to the other side of Lake Galilee. They all got into a fishing boat and set off across the water to go to the other side. While they crossed the lake, Jesus lay down in the boat and slept. As often happened in those parts, a storm suddenly started. It was so strong that the waves were washing over the sides of the boat, filling it with water.

The disciples could see they were in serious danger. In their panic, the disciples woke Jesus, saying "Don't you care - we are going to drown!" Jesus stood up and, speaking to the wind and the raging waters, simply told them to be still.

Immediately the strength of the winds decreased and the waves died down until everything was calm.

Turning to the disciples, he asked them "Why were you frightened? Where is your faith?" Jesus wanted them to trust God to keep them safe.

The disciples were afraid and amazed and wondered if they really knew Jesus at all. "Who is this" they asked each other, "Who even tells the winds and the water what to do, and they obey him?" Only God can do things like that!

Christians believe that Jesus has that power because he is God's son.

You can find this story in the Bible. Read it for yourself in Mark chapter 4 verses 35 - 41 or Luke chapter 8 verses 22 - 25.