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Psalm 10:1
Why standest thou afar off, O LORD?why hidest thouthyself in times of trouble?

Psalm 44:22,23
Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter…

Isaiah 51:9,10
Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old.Art thou not it that hath cut Rahab,and wounded the dragon? …

save.

2 Chronicles 14:11
And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD,it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thouart our God; let not man prevail against thee.

2 Chronicles 20:12
O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyesare upon thee.

Jonah 1:6
So the shipmaster came to him, and said unto him, What meanest thou, O sleeper? arise, call upon thy God, if so be that God will think upon us, that we perish not.

saying, “Lord, save us!
The title "Lord" indicates the disciples' acknowledgment of Jesus' divine authority and their personal relationship with Him. In the Jewish tradition, calling someone "Lord" was a sign of respect and recognition of their higher status. The plea "save us" is both a physical and spiritual request, reflecting the disciples' immediate need for deliverance from the storm and their deeper need for salvation. This cry for help is echoed throughout the Psalms, where the faithful call upon God for rescue and protection (e.g.,Psalm 107:28-30).

We are perishing!”
The disciples' fear of perishing underscores the severity of the storm and their human vulnerability. This phrase captures the urgency and desperation of their situation, as they faced the real possibility of death. In a broader biblical context, the concept of perishing is often associated with spiritual death and separation from God. Jesus' response to their plea not only calms the storm but also serves as a reminder of His power to save from both physical and spiritual peril. This moment prefigures Jesus' ultimate mission to save humanity from sin and eternal death.

-Matthew 8:25 sets the scene with movement: “The disciples went…”. They leave their frantic efforts at the oars and turn toward Jesus.

- Their action shows:

• Dependence—rather than trusting seasoned sailing skills, they seek their Master (cf.Proverbs 3:5-6).

• Confidence—only moments earlier He had drawn them into the boat (Matthew 8:23); now they believe He can draw them out of danger.

• Obedience—when trouble hits, they move toward, not away from, the One they have chosen to follow (cf.John 6:68).

- The parallel accounts underscore the same step of faith: “They woke Him” (Mark 4:38;Luke 8:24), demonstrating that turning to Christ is always the believer’s first resort, not last.

- Jesus is “in the stern, asleep on the cushion” (Mark 4:38). His real humanity is on display—He is tired after a full day of ministry.

- While the storm rages, the Lord rests. This contrast spotlights:

• His perfect peace (Psalm 4:8).

• His sovereignty—He is never alarmed by what alarms us (Isaiah 40:28).

- Waking Him mirrors the cry of the psalmist: “Awake, O Lord!” (Psalm 44:23), a reminder that prayer is often the believer’s nudge of faith, not because God is unaware, but because He invites our participation.

- Prayer begins with words, and desperation clarifies speech. Their plea is simple, direct, and earnest—models for our own petitions (Philippians 4:6).

- This moment captures three essentials of godly communication:

• Humility—they acknowledge need.

• Clarity—they name the request.

• Urgency—they waste no time with formalities.

- Jesus had already taught, “Ask, and it will be given to you” (Matthew 7:7). The disciples now practice what they heard.

- Calling Him “Lord” affirms His authority over nature, life, and death (Colossians 1:16-17).

- “Save” is both immediate and eternal in flavor:

• Immediate—rescue from drowning.

• Eternal—foretaste of the greater salvation He will accomplish at the cross (Hebrews 7:25).

- Scripture echoes this cry:

• “O LORD, save me” (Psalm 116:4).

• “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13).

- Their request models the gospel pattern: recognize His lordship, acknowledge peril, ask for deliverance.

- The peril is real: fishermen convinced they are about to die. Faith does not deny danger; it brings danger to Jesus.

- This admission highlights:

• Human frailty—no skill or strength can master every storm (Psalm 107:27).

• Honest confession—voicing our helplessness invites divine help (2 Corinthians 1:8-10).

- Jonah’s shipmates once cried, “We are about to perish” (Jonah 1:6); yet here the Creator of the sea is on board, foreshadowing the victory He will speak into the waves moments later.

Matthew 8:25 captures a snapshot of discipleship under pressure: followers who move toward Jesus, awaken Him with believing prayer, address Him as Lord, plead for salvation, and confess their helplessness. Their example urges every believer to turn first to Christ, speak honestly, and trust His power to calm any storm—both physical and spiritual.