Who is Jesus? Chapter 15 Jesus quiets the storms in our Lives.

Who is Jesus? Chapter 15 Jesus quiets the storms in our Lives.

Jesus had been teaching parables and stories while sitting in a boat. At the end of the day he ended his teaching by likening a small mustard seed as to the Kingdom of God. At first to us it seems small, but God's kingdom for us becomes a place of solace where we can find comfort, peace, safety and rest.

Reading from Matthew 13:31-32 Jesus presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field; and this is smaller than all other seeds, but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that The Birds of the air come and find safety in It's Branches."

Jesus had been teaching for a long while, and he was tired. The crowds were not going home, so the best solution was to ask the boat owners to take him to a quiet place across the sea to the other side. Jesus words, were "Let us Go Over to the Other Side." Jesus knew ahead of time that they would safely reach their destination.

As a side thought here let me insert what I do when I fly on an airplane. As I approach the plane, I reach out to touch the door and I softly say, "Let us Go Over to The Other Side." I enter the airplane with NO fear, because I know that I shall reach my place of intention. 

It might be a good thing for us to also practice saying this each time as we enter our automobile or other vehicle of travel.

The small boat was now out on the water, but a violent wind threw huge waves into the boat and it was in danger of sinking. Was Jesus worried? No he was asleep because He had just experienced a full day and a nap was in order. The disciples however were terribly afraid, and woke Jesus up saying, "Master, don't you care that we are perishing?" Jesus stood up and said these words, "Peace be Still," and immediately the wind calmed down and all was well.

The disciples were however puzzled and said to each other; "What manner of man is this that ever the wind and the sea obey him?" The wondered to themselves, “Who is this Man really?”

Do you ever find yourself in a situation where there seems to be only turmoil, and no way to bring a quiet solution? First We need to take time to pray in our quiet place. Then we will be able to softly say; "Peace be Still?" Understand that our words have more power than we can ever imagine. Jesus prayed in private and received instruction from his Father God, then he went out to minister with Words of Power. As He spoke - - miracles happened.

I am reminded of Proverbs 18:21 that says, "Life and Death are in the power of the tongue." and Deuteronomy 30:19 - I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both you and your seed may live: - - The best answer is to chose Life.

The Lord spoke to Joshua in chapter 1 saying: “This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; but you shall meditate therein day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make thy way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.” This kind of Meditation means that we mumble God's word with our voice. We hear ourselves speaking the truth of God's Word and our spirit will rise up and grab hold of what we are saying.

Are you desiring prosperity and success in your life? Finding and writing down the scriptures that encourage you is a good practice. Reading these inspiring words out loud is a way to hear yourself say God's word. Faith comes by HEARING and hearing by the Word. Say with your mouth, and listen with your ears and the mustard seed faith in you will grow in your heart into a giant tree, where others may come and find shelter.