Take Courage and Do Not Be Afraid

But the boat was already a long distance from the land, battered by the waves; for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea. When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid." Matthew 14:24-27  

Jesus told His disciples to “Take courage…and do not be afraid.” We can do the same. Listen to Jesus—hear His voice telling us not to be afraid—but to have courage.  That would mean that we need to trust Him to take care of us. To be brave—and not wimpy. If we keep our eyes on Jesus, on God, on the Holy Spirit—knowing that He will never leave us or forsake us, then it is a lot easier to trust Him—to put our faith in Him. This story occurred in the middle of the night…when it was dark and likely spooky out on the water, but Jesus told His disciples not to be afraid. They just needed to trust Him. The same goes for us. Can you trust Him to be who He says He is and to rely on Him to take care of you, physically and spiritually? 

RSVP: Jesus is inviting us to trust Him. How will you respond to Him today? 

Prayer ~ Dear Jesus—I trust You with my life…and with that of my family and friends. May always guide and protect us from the evil one…and his schemes.

© 2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.