22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, 24 and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. 25 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. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” 32 And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” Matthew 14:22-33 (NIV)
As moms, we are pulled in all directions. Instinctively, we try to take control or "manage" our duties and circumstances. When we lose control things seem to get "windy". Strong gusty winds such as being submissive, our children's behaviour, relationships with family and friends, hostile work environments, finances, loving the hard to love, the care and upkeep of our homes, and the list goes on. Be reminded in verse 29 that with Jesus we can perform miracles! Notice that not until Peter took his eyes off Jesus and saw the wind, was he afraid and began to sink. But notice, all he had to do was cry out, "Lord, save me!" and immediately Jesus reach out His hand and caught him. Jesus kept him In the Midst of It All!
Challenge: Listen to this song and be encouraged today. In the Midst of It All by Yolanda Adams. http://youtu.be/FWuUG_3EcTY
GREAT blog! Exactly what I needed this morning! So thankful for your heart to share :) I need to have more faith and less fear! This section of scripture warmed my heart this morning and reminded me that HE knows right where I am and will relieve me with HIS word! Thanks for being used by Him to encourage me today!
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