What does Matthew 8:25 mean?

Matthew 8:25 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 8:25 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.

23And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.

24And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

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!

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