Late that night, the disciples were in their boat in the middle of the lake, and Jesus was alone on land. He saw that they were in serious trouble, rowing hard and struggling against the wind and waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. He intended to go past them, but when they saw him walking on the water, they cried out in terror, thinking he was a ghost. They were all terrified when they saw him.
But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here!”
Key Thought
Where would you be and what circumstances would lead you to fear being abandoned? Jesus will be there! That’s a significant part of the message here. In the middle of the storm — in a familiar place in a storm with people you know and love and yet feel so helpless and alone — Jesus will meet you. If you will call out to him and trust his desire to come to you and to help you, you will see him there. Don’t fear the storm! Don’t be disconsolate because of the fear in the eyes of those around you. Jesus will meet you in the storm and keep you safe in his arms.
Today’s Prayer
O Abba Father, help me believe that I will never be abandoned or left alone — not even in my worst and most fearful times. In Jesus’ name, I ask for this faith. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
Matthew 28:20bRomans 8:35-39Hebrews 13:5-6Ⓒ 1996-2024 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware and is available in book form. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.