The sea has long been a symbol of vastness, mystery, and unwavering faith. The Bible offers profound insights into the beauty and complexity of the waters, showcasing both the natural world and the spiritual depths of trust and hope. Below are ten evocative quotes from the scriptures that reflect on the sea, each inviting contemplation and reverence.
1. Psalm 107:23-24
“Some went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters. They saw the works of the LORD, his wonderful deeds in the deep.”
2. Isaiah 43:2
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.”
3. Matthew 14:29
“Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.
4. Job 38:8
“Who shut up the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb?”
5. Jonah 2:1-2
“From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God. He said: ‘In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me.'”
6. Psalm 46:3
“Though its waters roar and foam, and the mountains quake with their surging.”
7. Matthew 8:26-27
“He replied, ‘You of little faith, why are you so afraid?’ Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.”
8. Exodus 14:21
“Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the Lord drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land.”
9. Psalm 89:9
“You rule over the surging sea; when its waves mount up, you still them.”
10. Revelation 21:1
“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.”
Each of these passages not only acknowledges the power and mystery of the sea but also reflects profound spiritual truths. They remind us of the divine presence throughout our journeys, beckoning us to trust and explore the spiritual depth of our lives like the vast ocean itself.
