The Lord had just explained the sacrifice connected to following Him in Matt. 8:19-22 to two different men for all to hear. He was calling them to leave everything behind! Then this storm is the very next life experience they all have!
Why do YOU follow Jesus: 3 Types of Disciples
3 Guides for God-Given Goals-Part 1
The threat of harm doesn’t change Paul’s mind. Why? Well, Acts 20:24 reveals that Paul’s focus is sharpened on what he has received from the Lord. Paul has not forgotten what happened on the road to Damascus (Acts 9). It has been years since, but Paul still recalls God’s gift of salvation like it was yesterday and because of this, God's will was more important than his own life.