Scripture: Matthew 14: 25-29
Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. 27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” 28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” 29 “Come,” he said.
Scripture Commentary: What do you do when Jesus says, “Come”?
Jesus said, “Come.” Did you hear when He called you or are you not listening? Or, when He called you, did you hear Him and then forgot what He said? Our flesh is weak. This is why we have to read the Word to give us the strength we need.
Peter lost his faith for a moment when he took his eyes off Jesus.
But Peter regained his faith when he refocused on Jesus. We can get lost sometimes but if we stay focused on Jesus, the lost moment is short.
When we are apprehensive about the troubles around us and doubt that Christ can help, remember that He is the ONLY one who can really help us. Spending time with Jesus in prayer will nourish our relationship with Him. Also, it will equip us to take life’s challenges on with God on our side. Only when we give ourselves to Jesus Christ can we understand that He can change our lives.
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