Window 4a: Stilling the Tempest

The first panel of the fourth window along the north aisle depicts Jesus calming a storm:

And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.  And behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves:  but he was asleep.  And his disciples came to him, and awake him, saying, Lord, save us:  we perish.  And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?  Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.  But the men marveled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!  (Matt 8:23-27).

North Aisle, Window 4a:  Why are ye fearful,
O ye of little Faith?  Matt. 8:26

The depiction of the event in the image medallion is once again quite straight-forward.  We see four men seated in a boat, with Christ standing (and larger), signifying his importance in the scene.  The men are looking up to him, while he appears calm; perhaps his outstretched arms, palms open and up, depicts the question of the text, "Why are ye fearful?"    

The impact of the tempest can be seen in the waves in the foreground, as well as in the tattered sail hanging from the mast to the left of Jesus' head.

In the symbol medallion, we see the "Globus Cruciger," or orb and cross.  The orb represents the world, while the cross represents Christ.  In placing the cross above the globe, the symbol indicates Christ's supremacy over the world, directly confirming what the disciples say:  "Even the winds and the sea obey him!"

Prayer:

Thank you, Lord Jesus, for your mastery over the world which often seems so out of control to us.  Help us remember that You are in charge, and that all things will work out according to Your purposes.  Amen.

North Aisle, Window 4:  Stilling the Tempest;
Raising Jairus' Daughter

 Window Dedication:

In memory of Ivan and Herbert and Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Hansen