There is another spiritual lesson in this miracle of the stilling of the tempest. Every man's experience testifies to the truth of the words of Scripture, “The wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest.... There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” Isaiah 57:20, 21 . Sin has destroyed our peace. While self is unsubdued, we can find no rest. The masterful passions of the heart no human power can control. We are as helpless here as were the disciples to quiet the raging storm. But He who spoke peace to the billows of Galilee has spoken the word of peace for every soul. However fierce the tempest, those who turn to Jesus with the cry, “Lord, save us,” will find deliverance. His grace, that reconciles the soul to God, quiets the strife of human passion, and in His love the heart is at rest. “He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Then are they glad because they be quiet; so He bringeth them unto their desired haven.” Psalm 107:29, 30 . “Being jus…
"But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt."
The EGW passage directly quotes Isaiah 57:20, establishing a clear and explicit connection.
"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:"
Ellen White directly references Romans 5:1 in this passage.
"And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever."
Ellen White directly references Isaiah 32:17 in this passage.
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
Both passages deal with the theme of peace, particularly the peace that Jesus offers. The EGW passage speaks of quieting the strife of human passion and finding rest in God's love, while John 14:27 is Jesus' promise of peace. The connection is thematic, focusing on the peace that surpasses understanding.
"The disciples and their companions fled in terror; but presently they noticed that Jesus was not with them, and they turned to look for Him. He was standing where they had left Him. He who had stilled the tempest, who had before met Satan and conquered him, did not flee before these demons. When the men, gnashing their teeth, and foaming at the mouth, approached Him, Jesus raised that hand which had beckoned the waves to rest, and the men could come no nearer. They stood raging but helpless before Him. DA 337.2"
"And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm."
Both passages highlight Jesus' power and authority over chaotic forces. The EGW passage draws a parallel between Jesus stilling the storm and his ability to subdue the demon-possessed men, referencing the event in Mark 4:39.
"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
The EGW passage illustrates the principle of resisting evil and the power of Jesus to overcome demonic forces, which aligns with the idea of resisting the devil in James 4:7. The confidence is increased slightly because the EGW passage provides a narrative example of this principle.
"With authority He bade the unclean spirits come out of them. His words penetrated the darkened minds of the unfortunate men. They realized dimly that One was near who could save them from the tormenting demons. They fell at the Saviour's feet to worship Him; but when their lips were opened to entreat His mercy, the demons spoke through them, crying vehemently, “What have I to do with Thee, Jesus, Thou Son of God most high? I beseech Thee, torment me not.” DA 337.3"
"And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not."
The EGW passage directly quotes and elaborates on the words spoken by the demons in Mark 5:7. The phrase "What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech Thee, torment me not" is nearly identical.