March 23 - Walking on Water

Matthew 14:23-33

Jesus was still seeking a quiet place and time to Himself. He sent the disciples on ahead in the boat while He went up the mountain by Himself to pray. So in the middle of the night (fourth watch which is about 3-6 AM) He walked out to the boat. The disciples were frightened until He said, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”   Peter walked out to meet Jesus, but he began to sink when he was afraid of the wind, and he cried out, “Lord save me!”  Jesus reached out and took hold of him, saying, “Oh you of little faith, why did you doubt?”  When they got to the boat, the wind stopped.  

Jesus had such power---over the wind and the water. You may be thinking, “How could He walk on the water?”  We can’t do that!  He was and is God---He can do anything!  Only spiritual “food” involved here---and what an awesome “meal” to understand, is that Jesus truly is the Son of God. The disciples in the boat worshipped Him and declared that He was God’s Son. What a revelation for them. Let that sink into your heart and soul today. Jesus IS God. As creator He can do anything---even walk on the water He created. In this photo of the Sea of Galilee, it was a calm day—but it was windy the day that Jesus walked on the water!

Lord, I am not afraid in a storm because I know You are with me. You have power over the wind and waves, whether on a lake or in my heart.

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