Matthew 14:22-36

TRULY YOU ARE THE SON OF GOD

Keywords 14:33

Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."

 

1. “Take courage! It is I” (22-27)

Have you ever struggled in a difficult circumstance and were unable to see God working in your midst? The disciples did. In obedience to Jesus, the disciples had gotten into a boat and set out across the lake by themselves. The disciples were soon violently tossed about by the waves. In the dark of night, Jesus walked out to them on the lake. Already stressed out and afraid, the disciples were terrified at this unexpected sight. But Jesus told them to take courage. Jesus was with them.

 

2. Jesus is the Son of God (28-36)

Peter also wanted to walk on water. Jesus obliged. But Peter was distracted by the strong winds and began to sink. When Peter took his focus off Jesus, he panicked and sank. Jesus grabbed his hand and pulled him up. He gently rebuked Peter’s doubt. Then they all climbed into the boat, and Jesus calmed the winds and the waves. Jesus allowed them to struggle on the sea, walked on water, and then calmed the winds to teach his disciples that he is the Son of God. May we overcome doubt and struggles by focusing on Jesus, the Son of God.

 

Prayer Lord Jesus, through all the struggles and miracles that you allow and bring, let me know you more and more as the Son of God.

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