Who Can This Be?

-January 13, 2026-

Good morning beloved, happy Tuesday,

“…Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was great calm. So that the men marveled saying. ‘Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?”

(Matthew 8:26-28).

This account of Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee is found in Matthew 8:22-28. It is also found in Mark and Luke. Most of the disciples were experienced fishermen who gone through storms on the sea, but this was different, more powerful. It was truly life threatening and they were terrified.

All the while, Jesus was exhausted and fell asleep in the boat. Only our Savior could sleep during a powerful storm. Of course the disciples woke up, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!”

Jesus had to both calm the wind and the sea, and the hearts of His disciples. The latter is even more crucial to us than taking away the severe trials we go through, He is the Captain who has everything under control.

The disciples marveled at His mighty power. They were so amazed that they asked the question, who can this be that even the winds and the sea obey Him. He is the Creator of all things and everything obey Him?”

Have a blessed day knowing that Jesus is in full control of all things. Stay safe and healthy.

May He calm our hearts as we go through the storm.

Dean