Sleeping Jesus on the Boat

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season:  Thirteenth Week :  Tuesday*

*Gospel : Mt 8:23-27*

*First Reading : Gn 19:15-29*

*Responsorial Psalm : Ps 26:2-3, 9-10, 11-12*

*Sleeping Jesus on the Boat*

*1) Jesus’ Humanity and Exhaustion*

The fact that Jesus is asleep reveals His true humanity. After a long day of preaching and healing, He is physically tired.

It reminds us that Jesus fully entered into our human condition, including the need for rest.

*2) Jesus' Divine Authority*

Though He sleeps, Jesus is still sovereign over nature. His simple command stills the storm.

This shows His divinity: the One who created the seas also commands them.

*3)  A Symbol of Peace Amidst Chaos*

The storm represents the trials, fears, and dangers of life.

Jesus sleeping shows a divine calm in the midst of turmoil — a model for our own spiritual posture in crisis.

Even when it seems like God is “silent” or “asleep,” He is present and in control.

*4) Invitation to Trust, Not Panic*

The disciples' panic shows their limited faith. They ask, “Don’t you care?”

Jesus invites them (and us) to greater trust, not because we can control the storm, but because He is in the boat with us.

*5) Faith in the Hidden Presence*

Often, in suffering, we feel like God is “asleep” or distant. But like Jesus on the boat, God is never absent, even when silent.

The story reassures us: presence matters more than visibility. He is with us — Emmanuel.

*6) Spiritual Takeaways*

Don’t mistake silence for absence — Jesus may seem asleep, but He is always with us.

Storms are part of discipleship, but Jesus' power is greater than any storm.

Faith is trusting in the dark what we know in the light — that He is good, powerful, and present.

The Lord sleeps — not carelessly, but confidently, because He knows no storm can sink a boat carrying God.

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*