Jesus walking on water paints a truly beautiful picture. One because it is a very physical, jaw-dropping miracle (who walks on water?!) Two, because He came at the most fitting time--a storm (strong winds and rough waters!). Three--because the disciples took him into the boat (well, after brief apprehension) and they reached the shore where they were heading.
In this story, many things were established in my heart as I relate it to my own life. One--the absence of Jesus Christ in my boat caused me to feel distress. Many times in the past, I would row and strain at my oars, by myself, rendering me totally exhausted. And because I would be beat and weary, I'd lose control of my oars causing me to be anxious and worry for things I had no control of. Two--like the disciples, I went through storms, turbulent waters and fierce winds. My boat became unsteady and I was easily toppled without God. Three--Jesus came in what so far has been the biggest storm of my life. Jesus was concerned about being in the boat with me and I was focused on what the storm could do to me. So He walked on the water towards me to let me see that the seething sea, the very thing I feared, was merely a way for Him to finally come into my boat, to draw me close to Him. He waited until I was far from the land, my comfort zone, and into the middle of the lake where I was alone in my boat feeling hopeless. He stripped me of all human and temporal prop so that I may be dependent on Him. To finally see that He was all I needed. He was enough!
As I accepted Jesus and let Him in my boat, I head to my destination putting all my trust in Him. Why? Because His very presence in my boat gives me peace & calm, joy & contentment, comfort & guidance. He is in command of all things in and out of my boat. Matthew 8:27 says, "Even the winds and the waves obey him."
So whether you’re entering a storm, in a storm or coming out of one, take that step and invite Jesus into your boat today. I guarantee the same peace and joy.
In this story, many things were established in my heart as I relate it to my own life. One--the absence of Jesus Christ in my boat caused me to feel distress. Many times in the past, I would row and strain at my oars, by myself, rendering me totally exhausted. And because I would be beat and weary, I'd lose control of my oars causing me to be anxious and worry for things I had no control of. Two--like the disciples, I went through storms, turbulent waters and fierce winds. My boat became unsteady and I was easily toppled without God. Three--Jesus came in what so far has been the biggest storm of my life. Jesus was concerned about being in the boat with me and I was focused on what the storm could do to me. So He walked on the water towards me to let me see that the seething sea, the very thing I feared, was merely a way for Him to finally come into my boat, to draw me close to Him. He waited until I was far from the land, my comfort zone, and into the middle of the lake where I was alone in my boat feeling hopeless. He stripped me of all human and temporal prop so that I may be dependent on Him. To finally see that He was all I needed. He was enough!
As I accepted Jesus and let Him in my boat, I head to my destination putting all my trust in Him. Why? Because His very presence in my boat gives me peace & calm, joy & contentment, comfort & guidance. He is in command of all things in and out of my boat. Matthew 8:27 says, "Even the winds and the waves obey him."
So whether you’re entering a storm, in a storm or coming out of one, take that step and invite Jesus into your boat today. I guarantee the same peace and joy.