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Psalm 107:25
For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.

Psalm 135:7
He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.

Matthew 14:24
But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

and the sea grew agitated
The agitation of the sea is a literal description of the stormy conditions but also carries symbolic meaning. In biblical literature, the sea often represents chaos and danger. InGenesis 1:2, the Spirit of God hovers over the waters, bringing order out of chaos. Similarly, in the New Testament, Jesus' authority over the sea (as seen in His calming of the storm inMark 4:39) demonstrates His divine power over creation. The agitated sea inJohn 6:18 sets the stage for Jesus' miraculous act of walking on water, further affirming His identity as the Son of God who has dominion over the natural world. This event also prefigures the peace and order that Christ brings into the lives of believers amidst life's storms.

• John sets the scene as the disciples row across the Sea of Galilee after Jesus has withdrawn to pray (John 6:15–17).

• The wind is literal—an unexpected, forceful gust that frequently sweeps down the surrounding hills. Matthew corroborates: “the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it” (Matthew 14:24).

• Throughout Scripture the Lord often allows natural forces to highlight human helplessness and His own supremacy: “The LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea” inJonah 1:4, and “He makes the winds His messengers” inPsalm 104:4.

• For the disciples the sudden storm becomes a divinely ordained classroom. Mark notes that Jesus “saw the disciples straining at the oars” (Mark 6:48), underscoring that He is never unaware of His people’s distress even when unseen.

• This phrase reminds believers that following Christ does not guarantee calm seas, yet every wind remains under His sovereignty (Job 38:8–11).

• The surface of the lake responds to the wind, rising into white-capped waves. The agitation is not merely atmospheric; it reflects creation’s groaning under the weight of the Fall (Romans 8:22).

• Scripture often links churning waters with chaos and fear.Psalm 107:25 recounts, “He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea,” while verse 29 records the Lord’s mastery: “He calmed the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed.”

• For the disciples, the swelling sea magnifies their vulnerability, preparing them to behold Jesus walking on the very waves that threaten them (John 6:19).

• The scene foreshadows the ultimate calming of all turmoil in Christ’s presence:Revelation 21:1 anticipates the day when “there was no longer any sea,” symbolizing the end of chaos and danger for God’s people.

• Believers today can identify with waters that “grew agitated”—financial strain, relational conflict, cultural upheaval—yet the passage urges confidence that the Lord strides over every surge.

John 6:18 describes a real, forceful wind and a storm-tossed sea, setting the stage for Jesus to reveal His authority over nature. The verse teaches that sudden trials may strike faithful followers, but every gust and rolling wave operates under Christ’s control. As He comes to His disciples on the water, so He comes to His people now, turning agitation into assurance and proving once more that nothing in heaven or on earth can separate us from His saving presence.

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