Doing the Impossible But straightway Jesus spake unto them,saying,  Be of good cheer;it is I; be not afraid.  -Matthew 14:27

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Gospel HarmonyEvent 090:  Jesus Walks on Water

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• The authority of Jesus extends not only to sin and sickness but to theforces of nature as well.  God's kingdom must be sovereign over thewhole of the creation, not merely the world of men... To the communityof faith, as to the distraught disciples, comes Jesus' word: " Take heart,it is I;  have no fear."

- Howard Clark Kee, Interpreter'sOne-Volume Commentary: Matthew, p. 613
• It is I, Greek ego eimi, lit. "I am."  This is the divine name(Exodus 3:14).

- Atkinson, Basil F.C., NewBible Commentary (1954): Matthew, p.791
• It is I:  Greek ego eimi can mean 'I am' (cf. Ex 3:14)or 'I am He' (cf. Is. 41:4).

- R.E. Nixon, NewBible Commentary, Revised (1970):  Matthew, p. 835
• So does the Christian in the time of trial recognize the presence and cheeringvoice of his Savior.

- D.D. Whedon, Commentaryon the Gospels, Vol. I:  Matthew-Mark, p. 187
• Nothing but this voice of Christ could, in such circumstances, have givencourage and comfort to his disciples: those who are grievously tossed withdifficulties and temptations require a similar manifestation of his powerand goodness.  When he proclaims himself in the soul, all sorrow,and fear, and sin are at an end.

- Clarke, Adam, Adam Clarke'sCommentary, Matthew 14:27
• Christ says not merely, "It is I, your Friend and Master"; he says, atleast implies, it is the "I AM," who is coming to you, the Almighty Onewho rules wind and waves, who made them, and whom they obey.

- People's New Testament Commentary,Matthew 14:27
• He did not keep them in suspense: "Straightway Jesus spake unto them." How sweetly sounded that loving and majestic voice! Above the roar of wavesand howling of winds, they heard the voice of the Lord. This was his oldword also, "Be of good cheer." The most conclusive reason for courage washis own presence. "It is I; be not afraid." If Jesus be near, if

the spirit of the storm be, after all, the Lord of love, all room forfear is gone. Can Jesus come to us through the storm? Then we shall weatherit, and come to him. He who rules the tempest is not the devil, not chance,not a malicious enemy; but Jesus. This should end all fear.
- Spurgeon, C.H., Spurgeon'sCommentary on Matthew, Matthew 14:27
• Observe, when the disciples were in the saddest condition, how one wordfrom Christ revives them; it is a sufficient support in all our afflictionsto hear Christ's voice speaking to us, and to enjoy his favourable presencewith us.

- Burkitt, William, Notes onthe New Testament, Matthew 14:27

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