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Matthew 8:27 Β· KJV

"But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!"

King James Version

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Passage Context

25And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.
26And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
27But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!
28And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.
29And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?

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Devotional Reflection

LoveJoyPeaceGratitudeHopeAwe

Who is that man? Ah, He is much more than a man. He is our Lord, King, Messiah, Shepherd, and Savior.

Prayer

Tender Shepherd and Abba Father, thank you for sending Jesus to be my Lord and Savior. You emptied heaven of Your best glory to do this. Please give me the courage to face the storms in my life with faith, knowing that my Savior will calm the winds and waves and bring me safely back to You. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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