“Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go” (v19). Like any famous Rabbi, Jesus had many who wished to “follow” Him. But Jesus explained that following Him was a radical, life-changing commitment. The One who commanded wind and waves (v27) and cast out demons with a word (v32) called His followers to surrender their whole hearts and futures. “The Son of Man has no where to lay his head” (v20); therefore, His disciples are called to make their home in Him.

“What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?” (v27). When we surrender all to Him, the Lord of creation knows how to care for us and include us in His rescuing, reconciling work in the world.