Then the king regretted what he had said; but because of the vow he had made in front of his guests, he issued the necessary orders. 

But when he saw the strong14:30 Some manuscripts do not include strong. wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.

When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. 

 Herod was greatly disturbed whenever he talked with John, but even so, he liked to listen to him.

“Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here!6:50 Or The ‘I Am’ is here; Greek reads I am. See Exod 3:14.” 51Then he climbed into the boat, and the wind stopped. They were totally amazed, 52for they still didn’t understand the significance of the miracle of the loaves. Their hearts were too hard to take it in.

Let the spiritually dead bury their own dead!9:60 Greek Let the dead bury their own dead. Your duty is to go and preach about the Kingdom of God.”

Lord God my Father,

Keep me close so I have less regrets, help me to look past the storm to your calm and trust your plan. Keep fear away with confidence by knowing you and guide me to where you can use me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen