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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Matthew 14:22-36


Nothing is impossible for You, You hold my world in Your hands. You're more than enough for me, Jesus You're all I need. -- Kari Jobe.


"Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.
During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear.
But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."
"Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water."
"Come," he said.
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!"
Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?"
And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."
When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret. And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding country. People brought all their sick to him and begged him to let the sick just touch the edge of his cloak, and all who touched him were healed."
Matthew 14:22-36



Having faith is important. Here it was the difference between Peter walking on water and sinking, Success and FAILURE. In GOD's will, not in GOD's will. And what is SO amazing, is even though Peter's faith slacked off after he thought about what could happen to him, Jesus held out His hand and rescued Peter. GOD is ALL for you! He wants SO MUCH for you to succeed! If you will but reach out and take His hand, not looking back, not looking down at the troubling waters all around you and what "could" happen, then Jesus will take you farther than you ever dreamed. He has plans for you. Will you let Him lead you?

1 comment:

Elizabeth J. said...

Hi there! I just arrived here from Allisyn's blog and thought I should drop a comment. Your blog header is very touching and is one that is very memorable. If you have a moment, I would appreciate it if you'd drop by my blog. Oh, Footprints in the Sand is my main blogspot. Thanks for reading this comment.

-Elizabeth J.

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