Scripture
The disciples were amazed. “Who is this man?” they asked. “Even the winds and waves obey him.”

Observation
Jesus and the disciples go across the lake. A fierce storm strikes the lake, threatening to sink the boat, but Jesus is sleeping through it. They wake Him, asking Him to save them.

Jesus gets up and rebuked the wind and waves. Suddenly everything is calm, and the disciples are amazed.

On the other side of the lake, they meet two men who are possessed by many demons. The demons scream at Jesus, acknowledging Him as the Son of God. They beg to be sent into a nearby heard of pigs. Jesus sends them out, and the pigs throw themselves into the water.

Application
Jesus is truly the Son of God. Even the demons acknowledge this. The disciples were amazed at Jesus’ power, but the demons knew exactly who He was, and the power that He could wield against them.

Jesus has power over the most extreme storms. With a word He commands the winds and waves to be still.

Jesus has power over the strongest and most crippling of demons. One word from the Lord and they must flee.

Whatever opposition we face in our walk with Jesus, He is the one who overcomes.

Prayer
Thank you Jesus for the assurance of your victory. Lord, please calm the storms of my life and cast out the demons that afflict me. Amen.