Much of the time of Christ's ministry had been passed near the Sea of Galilee. As the disciples gathered in a place where they were not likely to be disturbed, they found themselves surrounded by reminders of Jesus and His mighty works. On this sea, when their hearts were filled with terror, and the fierce storm was hurrying them to destruction, Jesus had walked upon the billows to their rescue. Here the tempest had been hushed by His word. Within sight was the beach where above ten thousand persons had been fed from a few small loaves and fishes. Not far distant was Capernaum, the scene of so many miracles. As the disciples 810 looked upon the scene, their minds were full of the words and deeds of their Saviour.

Kristus havde tilbragt meget af tiden under sin virksomhed ved Galilæas sø. Da disciplene havde forsamlet sig på et sted, hvor der ikke var sandsynlighed for, at de ville blive forstyrret, var de alle vegne omgivet af minder om Jesus og hans undergerninger. På denne sø havde Jesus vandret på bølgerne for at komme dem til hjælp, da deres hjerter var opfyldt af rædsel og det voldsomme uvejr var ved at styrte dem i undergang. Her var stormen blevet stille på hans befaling. De kunne i det fjerne se den kyst, hvor mere end titusinde mennesker var blevet mættet med nogle få små brød og fisk. Ikke langt derfra lå Kapernaum, skuepladsen for så mange undergerninger. Medens disciplene betragtede alt dette, var deres sind opfyldt af deres Frelsers ord og gerninger.