“You of little faith why are you so afraid?” — Matthew 8:26
As Jesus was doing miraculous works, many people gathered around him. When a teacher of the law came to follow him, Jesus said, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” Having no home is uncomfortable and unstable. But this situation might lead us to always rely on God's hand.
Jesus said to the disciple who wanted to bury his Father first, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.” It may sound strange but it means a matter of priority. What is our priority? Family, work, maybe friends? It should be God, our Father.
When the boat started sailing, a furious storm came up and the waves swept over the boat. The disciples were facing the rushing waves. Fear and fatigue made them overwhelmed and exhausted and they couldn't keep their faith. But look! Jesus was sleeping, tired from the hard work. When the disciples came to him for help, he rebuked the winds and the waves. And it was completely calm.
The value of having Jesus with us. The people in the region on the other side of the lake couldn't see it. That's why they pleaded with him to leave their region. Lord, let us be aware of the value of having YOU with us always.
Reflection on Matthew 8: 18-34 by Machiko Nakamura
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