Then Jesus said to them, “Why are you so frightened? Do you still have no faith?” But they were terrified, and they said to one another,
“Who can this be? Even the wind and the sea obey him!”
REFLECTION:
Who is Jesus? The disciples are with Jesus for some time already yet after witnessing how the strong typhoon obeys Jesus’
command to be quiet, they question his identity. They recognize Jesus simply as “Teacher.”
It is only after Jesus’ resurrection and apparitions that they recognize him as Lord.
For the Jews, “Lord” (Adonai in Hebrew) means one who has power and dominion. What do you mean when you say,
“Jesus is Lord?” Is it a profession of Jesus’ lordship in your life or a mere lip service?
To acknowledge Jesus as my Lord means I have trust and confidence in his power, which vanishes away fear.
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