Reflections on God’s truth
When Jesus commanded Peter to come to Him on the water on that stormy night, recorded in Matt. 14:24-33, Peter got out of the boat and began walking on the water toward Jesus. He was doing well until he looked at the wind. What that means is that he looked at what the wind was […]
When we humans realize we don’t have the answer, then we’re ready to hear the second thing Jesus said to His disciples in the storm, which is the answer we all need: “it is I.” When the disciples were struggling in the high winds and waves on the sea, Jesus came to them walking on […]
Speaking of choices, in Matt. 14:24-31, Peter illustrated something important about making choices when he chose to walk on the water to Jesus: The boat was already a long distance from the land, battered by the waves; for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night He(Jesus) came to them, walking on the sea… Peter said to […]
One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Isaiah 41:10. The first part of the verse says, “Do not fear, for I am with you;”. This is the Lord God speaking, and it’s a command. He commands His people to not fear. I call it an “encouragement command.” Like all His commands, it’s good and […]