After Jesus’ authoritative teaching on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew recorded a number of miracles which demonstrated this authority. In other words, the Sermon on the Mount provided us with Jesus’ authoritative words, and now we see His authoritative deeds. The first set of three miracles showed us Jesus’ authority over sickness. Here, the second set shows us Jesus’ authority over nature.
继耶稣在登山宝训的权威性教训后，《马太福音》记录了数个奇迹来彰显这权柄。换句话说，登山宝训为我们提供了耶稣权柄的教导，而这里就让我们看到了耶稣权威性的展示。第一组神迹显明了耶稣战胜疾病的权威，而这段经文是属第二组神迹，向我们彰显的是耶稣战胜自然的权柄。
- The Panic 恐慌 (8:23-25)
As Jesus and His disciples were crossing the Sea of Galilee in a boat, a great storm arose at sea. The winds blustered and the waves tossed the boat about like a cork in water, yet Jesus slept soundly. The disciples woke Him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing!” Like the Sea of Galilee, life is full of uncertainties; no one can sleep easy unless they rest in the Lord.
耶稣上了往加利利海的船，此时海上起了风暴。雨中咆哮着的暴风及波涛汹涌的海浪几乎要盖过了船，但耶稣却睡得可香甜了。门徒们上前来叫醒祂，说：“主啊，救救我们，我们没命了！” 没错，生命犹如加利利的海那样变化莫测；除非我们在主里安息，否则我们也无法安然入睡。
- The Power 能力 (8:26)
Jesus rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, saying, “Hush, be still” (Mark 4:39). The winds stopped, the waves ceased, the air cleared, and the water stilled. Jesus has complete power over nature.
耶稣起来斥责了风浪说：“平静吧！”于是风就停了，空气清了，水面如玻璃般的平静。耶稣的全能实在是难以描述。
- The Pondering 思索 (8:27)
那些人都感到非常惊奇，说：“这个人究竟是什么人？连风和浪也听从他！”
Praying the Scripture 用经文祷告
- Do you believe Jesus has power over nature? Does your Jesus have authority only in your religion or do you believe He has power over your surroundings?
你相信耶稣有战胜自然的权柄吗？你的耶稣拥有的权柄是否只限于你的信仰和宗教里，还是你相信祂有战胜你周围处境的权柄呢？
- Jesus said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” It is obvious that we have little faith when we worry or fear. Pray that our faith will grow, so we can live a life that is glorifying to Him.
耶稣对他们说：“为什么胆怯呢？你们这些小信的人哪！”很显然的，当我们在生命中感到害怕或担忧时，这就意味着我们是小信的人。请祷告我们能有坚定的信心来过一个荣耀神的生命。
- If Jesus can calm the storm at sea he can calm the storm in your life. Do you believe in Him?
如果耶稣可以平息波涛汹涌的海浪，祂也可以平息你的生命中的风浪。你相信祂吗？
