…and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately, Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” (Matthew 14: 30-31). Peter was in over his head—literally. He had … Continue reading
But when he saw the wind, he was afraid (Matthew 14:30). Poor Peter. There he was, walking on the water, standing on the waves with the One who made them. It doesn’t get much better than that. And it didn’t. … Continue reading
Then Peter got out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. (Matthew 14:29). Wow. He did it. I know it’s easy to focus on the fact that Peter sank—and we will look at that tomorrow—but for … Continue reading
“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” Jesus said. (Matthew 14:28-2) God wants you to do cool stuff. I hope I didn’t lose you in the heavy theology there. I have … Continue reading
When the disciples saw [Jesus] walking on the water, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and they cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them, “Take courage. It is I. Don’t be afraid.” (Matthew 14:27). … Continue reading
…those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint (Isaiah 40:31). I have, on occasion, taken verses a … Continue reading
Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him (Job 13:15). Job was the poster boy for rough times. He was beaten up, knocked down, stepped on. He had more reason than any of us to think that God … Continue reading
…God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of Glory. (Colossians 1:27). I don’t understand how. I can’t fathom why. I just know what. And the … Continue reading
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure (Hebrews 6:19). Go with the flow. Drift with the tide. Float wherever the breeze may take you. Uh, no thanks. Ships that drift are not happy ships. … Continue reading
This week we focus on Hope, because… Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life (Proverbs 13:12). There’s a whole lot of sick hearts out there. We hope, we hunger, we long … Continue reading