Lent 2014 day 21

Lent 2014 day 21 by ric gustafson


Matthew 14:28- ' Lord, if it's you, order me to come to you on the water'.


The disciples were huddled in a tiny boat on the Sea of Galilee. A storm was causing waves to rock the boat to and fro. Suddenly, they noticed someone was walking across the water toward them. In the ancient world, walking on water was a sign of divinity. They saw that what they thought might of been a ghost was their master Jesus.
Peter wasn't sure if it was Jesus or not. He said " if it is you". Peter go out of the boat and tried to walk on the water to Jesus. If he had faith, he would have stayed in the boat and would not have doubt.
When a storm enters our lives, sometimes we feel as if Jesus is on the other shore. When he does come do we doubt and ask for a sign that it really is him. Jesus wants us to have faith that he will always be there for us and that he will always keep his promises.
I pray that I will never doubt Jesus's presence in my life.


research help: ' The Sanctuary For Lent' by Sue Mink


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric