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Matthew 8:23 - The Safest Place to Be.

Matthew 8:23 (NLT) Then Jesus got into the 
boat and started across the lake with his 
disciples.  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   When I read through the Gospels, I find 
it interesting how many times storms hit the 
Sea of Galilee. In a technical sense, Galilee 
isnt a sea; its a large freshwater lake about 
thirteen miles long and seven miles wide. 
   However, the perils in the Sea of Galilee 
are infamous. One moment it can be sunny and 
calm, and moments later, a storm is brewing. This 
is due to its unique geography. Mountains with 
deep ravines surround the sea, which is well 
below sea level. The ravines serve as gigantic 
funnels that bring winds whirling down on the lake 
without notice. These gales, strengthened by a 
thermal buildup in the low valley, violently suck 
the cold air downward. This simply means that it 
can be smooth sailing one moment and 
horrendously stormy the next. 
   That was exactly what happened in chapter 
8 of Matthews Gospel. As Jesus and the 
disciples made their way across this lake, a violent 
storm suddenly came upon them. 
   In the same way, storms will unexpectedly 
come into our lives, spoiling our plans. Most of 
us dont like storms: they hit with great 
force, and we dont know how long they will last. 
We call on the Lord to stop the storms, and 
sometimes He does. However, sometimes, instead of 
calming the storms, the Lord strengthens us through 
them. 
   The disciples had no reason to panic that 
day because Jesus was with them on the boat. 
When Jesus Christ is in your life, you have no 
reason to be afraid. Youre safer with Him in the 
night than you would be alone in the daytime. 
Youre safer with Him in the storm than you would 
be in a quiet, restful place. 
   Its better to be with Jesus in any 
circumstance than to be anywhere else without Him. [Greg 
Laurie from Harvest Ministries; 
https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY 

Matthew 8:24 - PEACE IN THE STORM.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20221110-0838.html 

Mark 4:37-39 - Even in Storms There is Peace 
in Jesus! 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20201105-1045.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

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