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 showed Jesus' lordship over matters that are beyond our control.

This miracle points to Jesus' heart and compassion or those who are afflicted. More than the physical healing that Jesus provided for the leper, He touched him and responded to him with compassion. He restored the leper's social status by healing him and commanding him to declare himself healed among the priests as a custom for healed lepers.

In some of Jesus' miracles, He does it to show His divinity and purpose of being the Messiah. In this account, Luke was intentional in highlighting that compassion to bring comfort was Jesus' prime motivation for the miracle. Jesus expressed His compassion and desire to comfort the widow by raising the son from the dead.

Jesus demonstrates His omniscience and lordship over the sea; defying the natural laws of the sea and instantaneously providing a large number of fish for their catch. This miracle did not only provide for their personal needs of the fishermen but also opened a opportunity to be Jesus' first disciples; to serve Him for the rest of their lives. His provision comes with a greater purpose of drawing us closer to Him ad enable us together to serve Him fully; catch men and draw people closer to Him.

Jesus sets the beginning phase of His ministry by performing miracles to heal many. The healing of Peter's mother-in-law brought the community's attention to Jesus as the miracle worker; one who heals and delivers people from demonic oppression. The community's identification of Jesus as a miracle-worker, applies for us today. He is God and He is faithful to let us experience His supernatural power in our time of need. We can believe God for miracles for our personal situation and trust the Holy Spirit to do wonders as we minister to others.

How can I be generous and what will it bring me?

How will I know if money is the source of my confidence?

How will I know if I love money more than God?

The glory of God will be fully displayed when he raises from the dead all who have trusted in Jesus. This great hope comforts the souls of all who wait on God to fulfill his promises.

God performs miracles in order to display his works which reveal his character, nature, and purpose. He does not perform them on the basis of the worthiness of the recipient, since none are ultimately worthy.