THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Luke 8:22-56
Matthew 8:23-27

“Why are ye fearful,
O ye of little faith?”

JESUS’ POWER OVER CREATION

Jesus went with His disciples to the other side of the lake of Galilee. As they crossed the lake a raging storm started. Great strong waves filled their boat with water. Among the disciples were fishermen who had experienced many storms before. However, their reaction suggested that this storm was worse than usual. They thought they would drown. Although Jesus was sleeping, He knew what was happening. He had told them earlier, “Let us go over unto the other side of the lake” (Luke 8:22), so whatever storm came they would surely reach their destination. It was a good thing that the disciples realized, in the midst of the terrible storm, they had Jesus to save them (Matt 8:25). Jesus rebuked the waves and the mighty wind. Immediately, it was calm!

A naked man possessed by demons met Jesus when He arrived at Gadara (a town east of Jordan). The demon that possessed the man knew Jesus and understood the eternal torment that awaited him. Named Legion, many demons (even a regiment of at least 6,000 soldiers) were with him. Jesus wanted His disciples to witness His overruling power over the demons. The demons were cast out and the man was restored back to his normal state of mind!

Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, pleaded with Jesus to come to his house to heal his daughter who was at the point of death. Jesus agreed, but as they went, a woman having an issue of blood for twelve years came seeking healing. By faith she supposed that by touching Jesus’ garment, she could be healed. And indeed she was instantly healed! Jesus told her, “Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace” (Luke 8:48). When Jesus arrived at Jairus’ house, his daughter was already dead. He took her hand and called her to rise. She arose straightway! Do you believe in the power of Jesus? Is He your Saviour?

THOUGHT: Do I trust Jesus’ power to save me to the uttermost?
PRAYER: O God the Omnipotent, Thou knowest how to restore our physical and spiritual lives. Restore me, O my Lord!