march 2nd, 2011

Jesus Walks on Water.


Can you walk on water? I know that I cannot do such a thing, and neither can you walk on water. 


I will tell the story for the ones that do not or may not know it.


"Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, "It's a ghost!" and they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid." - Matthew 14:22-27


"And Peter answered him, "Lord if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." - Matthew 14:28-33


Peter was afraid, and he didn't have faith or trust in Jesus Christ. He was afraid, and didn't trust him. Is that something any of us have trouble with? Do any of you have doubts that God is really there or that Jesus Christ is the Son of God? I'm sure some of us do without saying anything. My solution to when I question such things is I go to the Bible, and I start to read the word of God. It all helps to strengthen my faith, and it reassures myself that God is my Father, and Jesus Christ is the Son of God. How do you reassure yourself? I'd like to hear your ways, and just message me or comment on this post to answer these questions. 


Do not doubt in the Lord. Peter and the others were asking Jesus to prove himself that it was he. Jesus had to prove to the people that it was truly him. Would you question that? 


Peter cried out to the Lord to save him and to help him. He was there in a matter of a second to help Peter. The Lord Jesus Christ is there for everyone of us. He's there by our side, and never will he ever turn us away. Ask in his name when you ask for his help. Do everything in the name of the Lord. Worship his praise, and never lose the faith.

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all.

Amen.