"Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone.
"Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o'clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. …
"Then Peter called to him, 'Lord, if it's really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.'
"'Yes, come,' Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus."
Matthew 14:22–25, 28–29
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"Jesus sent the disciples away—into a storm. For a time, he left them alone to battle the fierce storm without him. While they struggled, Jesus was praying. Then he came to them, walking on water. He calmly walked on the very water that was causing so much trouble and fear for his loved ones. Remember this: When you battle a storm, Jesus is praying for you. Then Jesus comes to you on the choppy waves of your distress. And, if you keep your eyes on Jesus, as Peter did, you too can walk on the waves of your storm."—Diane Eble, author of Abundant Gifts: A Daybook of Grace-Filled Devotions
Sometimes we wander far away from the shores of our faith. This happens when the waters seem calm and clear. We think, "Okay, I really don't need God's help right now. I've got this." But then, out of nowhere, a storm quickly arises, dangerously rocking our boat - threatening to capsize us in the middle of our circumstances. It's in the midst of our storms that we realize just how much we do need Jesus. And when we cry out, our always faithful Savior walks on the tumultuous waters to our sinking ship. Jesus has power over our storms. Some storms He may calm. Others we may have to go through. But no matter what, if you keep your eyes on Him, you can walk on the waves of the storm!
Our part is to keep our eyes fixed upon Jesus. No matter how far from shore our hearts are tempted to wander...with Christ's help we can step out of our boat in faith.
In His Love,
Cathy
In His Love, Cathy
