Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 8:23

"And when he was entered into a boat, his disciples followed him." — Matthew 8:23 (ASV)

And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.

He went first, and they followed afterwards. If the ship be the type of the Church, then Christ is the first on board, he is the Captain, and the disciples make up the crew: His disciples followed him.

They were wise to follow Him and safe in so doing, but they were not therefore secure from trial. In the boat with Jesus is a happy place, but storms may come even when we are there.