Jesus calming the storm exposes the human heart’s predisposition to fear and be anxious in events that are beyond our control. Storms in the sea are normal events in a fisherman’s life. However, they were caught in a tempestuous one that they couldn’t handle. Jesus calmed the storm and brought peace to their hearts.

This miracle highlighted Jesus’ lordship over the wind. This miracle showed Jesus’ lordship over matters that are beyond our control. The storm was just an event to demonstrate that truth. Fear and anxiety are realities that people face today. Jesus’ ability to deliver us from these uncontrollable events lead us to have peace in our hearts and confidence in Him as the Lord of our lives because He Himself is our peace.