Jesus Asleep in the Boat as the Storm Ragesby CBPepper
107:24Psalms 107:24
These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.
The psalm sets forth the works and wonders of God as grounds for appreciating His goodness, mercy, and love. It describes those who travel and go down to the sea witnessing the Lord's works and wonders in the deep, with the voyage itself displaying what is seen there. The sea displays mighty power over angry waves, winds, storms, and waters, which He can hold back, restrain, and calm to preserve people from danger, or release at His command.
The description fits a traveler who has seen God's works by land and by sea and been delivered from many dangers on the great waters. The surrounding voyage, with its rocking vessel and storm, illustrates that when danger and turmoil come, trust in the Lord brings safety, for Jesus is aboard to speak calm and steadiness and to carry His people safely through. Unseen angels may guard ships carrying praying passengers who trust in God.
The verse also shows that the Lord performs wonders in ways people may not see or acknowledge, with His work proceeding in His own mysterious way while those relying on human wisdom and their own plans fail to recognize it.
The psalm sets forth the works and wonders of God as grounds for appreciating His goodness, mercy, and love. It describes those who travel and go down to the sea witnessing the Lord's works and wonders in the deep, with the voyage itself displaying what is seen there. The sea displays mighty power over angry waves, winds, storms, and waters, which He can hold back, restrain, and calm to preserve people from danger, or release at His command.
The description fits a traveler who has seen God's works by land and by sea and been delivered from many dangers on the great waters. The surrounding voyage, with its rocking vessel and storm, illustrates that when danger and turmoil come, trust in the Lord brings safety, for Jesus is aboard to speak calm and steadiness and to carry His people safely through. Unseen angels may guard ships carrying praying passengers who trust in God.
The verse also shows that the Lord performs wonders in ways people may not see or acknowledge, with His work proceeding in His own mysterious way while those relying on human wisdom and their own plans fail to recognize it.