It appears from the narrative, that this is the second visit by the Saviour to Capernaum. The name means "Village of comfort." It certainly became that through the presence of Christ. Following His first visit, the Lord Jesus had left to go to seek His Father in prayer, 1:35. Does this not remind us of the Saviour's ascension to His Father? "Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us," Romans 8:34. The parallel continues in the scenes that mark His return to Capernaum. What a time of blessing is coming to this earth when Jesus returns! The power and majesty of Christ will be manifested and multitudes will be brought under the rule of His gospel. "For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea," Habakkuk 2:14. But these scenes speak to us not just of the return of Christ but of any occasion when the Lord is pleased to manifest His power and presence amongst His people. This pictures revival for us. Is it any wonder that the earnest believer longs for revival?