Matthew 14:22-36 (NIV)
The Lord Jesus Christ sent the disciples ahead of Him to cross the Sea of Galilee to Gennesaret.
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He spent time alone in prayer before walking on a wind-tossed sea to the disciples’ boat.
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They were terrified when they saw Him, believing that they had seen a ghost.
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The Lord Jesus Christ calmed them with the words, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.”
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The Greek for “It is I” is literally ‘I am’, the covenant name of God (Exodus 3:14).
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The Jews recognized this when the Lord Jesus Christ used the expression on another occasion (John 8:58-59), and they attempted to stone Him for blasphemy.
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The Lord Jesus Christ is God!
His enemies understood this.
But they rejected His claims.
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Peter’s entry into the stormy sea was no foolhardy venture of faith.
He was beckoned by the Lord Jesus Christ to walk on the water.
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All was well until he saw the storm around him.
Perhaps the reason his faith failed him was that he took his eyes off the Lord.
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The Lord Jesus Christ heard his cry for help.
He took him by the hand.
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As they got into the boat, the storm abated.
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The amazing disciples knew that their Master was no ordinary man.
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He is the Son of God who is worthy of our worship.
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The disciples had no need to fear when their Lord was with them.
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They were greatly amazed at the demonstration of the Lord’s power over the sea.
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They had seen His divine power in multiplying the loaves and fish.
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Why should they fear when they had such a Savior, such a Friend?
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Why should they fear?
“Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.”
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When the Lord Jesus Christ and the disciples landed on the shore of Gennesaret, they were soon surrounded by huge crowds seeking healing.
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Everyone who touched the hem of the Lord Jesus Christ’s garment was healed.
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They too recognized that the Lord Jesus Christ was no ordinary man.
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Have we come to faith in the Son of God?
Have we experienced His power in our lives, saving us from our sins and transforming us?
The Lord Jesus Christ sent the disciples ahead of Him to cross the Sea of Galilee to Gennesaret.
********
He spent time alone in prayer before walking on a wind-tossed sea to the disciples’ boat.
********
They were terrified when they saw Him, believing that they had seen a ghost.
********
The Lord Jesus Christ calmed them with the words, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.”
********
The Greek for “It is I” is literally ‘I am’, the covenant name of God (Exodus 3:14).
********
The Jews recognized this when the Lord Jesus Christ used the expression on another occasion (John 8:58-59), and they attempted to stone Him for blasphemy.
********
The Lord Jesus Christ is God!
His enemies understood this.
But they rejected His claims.
********
Peter’s entry into the stormy sea was no foolhardy venture of faith.
He was beckoned by the Lord Jesus Christ to walk on the water.
********
All was well until he saw the storm around him.
Perhaps the reason his faith failed him was that he took his eyes off the Lord.
********
The Lord Jesus Christ heard his cry for help.
He took him by the hand.
********
As they got into the boat, the storm abated.
********
The amazing disciples knew that their Master was no ordinary man.
********
He is the Son of God who is worthy of our worship.
********
The disciples had no need to fear when their Lord was with them.
********
They were greatly amazed at the demonstration of the Lord’s power over the sea.
********
They had seen His divine power in multiplying the loaves and fish.
********
Why should they fear when they had such a Savior, such a Friend?
********
Why should they fear?
“Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.”
********
When the Lord Jesus Christ and the disciples landed on the shore of Gennesaret, they were soon surrounded by huge crowds seeking healing.
********
Everyone who touched the hem of the Lord Jesus Christ’s garment was healed.
********
They too recognized that the Lord Jesus Christ was no ordinary man.
********
Have we come to faith in the Son of God?
Have we experienced His power in our lives, saving us from our sins and transforming us?
I do believe I have been saved by Jesus and now I am on the right path.
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