and as they sailed he fell asleep. And a windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water and were in danger.
We have here two illustrious proofs of the power of our Lord Jesus which we had before - his power over the winds, and his power over the devils. See Mk. 4 and 5. I. His power over the winds, those powers of the air that are so much a terror to men, especially upon sea, and occasion the death of such multitudes. Observe, 1.
Commenting on Luke 8:22-39
And they came to him, and awoke him,.... That is, the disciples came from some part of the ship, to the hinder part of it, where Christ was asleep; and by their shrieks and cries, and repeated vociferations, awaked him out of sleep: saying, Master, Master, we perish.
JESUS CROSSING THE LAKE, STILLS THE STORM. (Luk 8:22-25) filled--literally, "were getting filled," that is, those who sailed; meaning that their ship was so.