Why did Jesus calm the storm?
After teaching near the sea of Galilee, which was known for its sudden raging storms. Jesus wanted to rest from the crowd he took a boat with the apostles to the opposite shore. Not long after they sailed, Jesus fell asleep, and a storm arose.
Even these professional fishermen were frightened by this storm, to the point of fearing they would die. The waves were breaking into the boat, and it was already filling. Jesus was sound asleep in the stern. Even the battering of the boat did not wake him. This shows the humanity of Christ who needs rest and time away. It also shows that Jesus sleep soundly as the boat was already filling. The sleep of the believer will be sweet and peaceful because he knows the Lord is with him. This is why Jesus, when He was awakened, rebuked the disciples with the question “Have you still no faith?”
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The purpose of the Mission and Outreach Ministry is to reach those who are outside the walls of our Church with the message and love of Jesus Christ.