One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the
other side of the lake.”
So they got into a boat and
set out. As they sailed, he fell asleep.
Luke 8:22-23a New International Version (NIV)
A squall came down on the lake,
so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in
great danger. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!”
Luke 8:23b-24a (NIV)
BHVS – Big Honking Violent Storm
He [Jesus] got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters;
the storm subsided, and all was calm.
Luke 8:24b-25a (NIV)
Getting to his feet, he [Jesus] told the wind, “Silence!” and the waves, “Quiet down!” They did it. The lake became smooth as glass.
Luke 8:24b The Message(MSG)
siópé – “hold your peace”’
“Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples.
In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.”
Luke 8:25 (NIV)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10 (NIV)