Who then is this?

And He arose and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, Hush now! Be still (muzzled)! And the wind ceased (sank to rest as if exhausted by its beating) and there was [immediately] a great calm (a perfect peacefulness). He said to them, Why are you so timid and fearful? How is it that you have no faith (no firmly relying trust)? And they were filled with great awe and feared exceedingly and said to one another, Who then is this, that even wind and sea obey Him? Mark 4:39-41 AMP

Let's keep it simple this morning, who is Jesus? The Bible tells us He is the Son of God.

He said to them, But who do you [yourselves] say that I am. Simon Peter replied, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Matthew 16:15-16 AMP

What authority does Jesus have? Matthew 28:18 tells us,

Jesus approached and, breaking the silence, said to them, All authority (all power of rule) in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Matthew 28:18 AMP

Jesus has all authority, so it was no wonder that He could calm the storm. He has the authority given to Him by God the Father, our Heavenly Father too.

Whereupon Jesus called out as He taught in the temple [porches], Do you know Me, and do you know where I am from? I have not come on My own authority and of My own accord and as self-appointed, but the One Who sent me, is true (real, genuine, steadfast)l and Him you do not know! John 7:28 AMP

Who are we when we have faith in Jesus? Paul, in the book of Romans, tells us,

[All] are justified and made upright and in right standing with God, freely and gratuitously by His grace (His unmerited favour and mercy), through the redemption which is [provided] in Christ Jesus. Romans 3:24 AMP

When we are in Christ Jesus, we are in right-standing with God. Right-standing with God, gives us eternal life.

So that, [just] as sin has reigned in death, [so] grace (His unearned and undeserved favour) might reign also through righteousness (right standing with God) which issues in eternal life through Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One) our Lord. Romans 5:21 AMP

What authority do we have in Jesus? Jesus gave His disciples authority and power.

Behold! I have given you authority and power to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and [physical and mental strength and ability] over all the power that the enemy [possesses]; and nothing shall in any way harm you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are enrolled in heaven. Luke 10:19-20 AMP

In summary, we know Jesus is the Son of God, and He has all authority in heaven and on earth. We know that when we have faith in Jesus, we have right-standing with God and eternal life, and we have the authority and power of Jesus Name. 

So, the question for today, why do we still lack faith in some areas of our lives? Is it because we know of, but don't fully understand who Jesus is, just like the disciples in the boat? Today, let's ask Jesus for a greater revelation of who He is so we can live more fully for him.

But grow in grace (undeserved favour, spiritual strength) and recognition and knowledge and understanding of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (the Messiah). To Him [be] glory (honour, majesty, and splendor) both now and to the day of eternity. Amen (so be it)! 2 Peter 3:18 AMP