"I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen." (Luther's Morning Prayer)
Saturday, January 20, 2024 - Day 20 (Through the Bible in a year readings for today: Genesis 46-48; Matthew 14:22-36)
REACH OUT TO JESUS
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”
And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” (Matthew 14:27-33 ESV)
The familiar account has much that applies to our everyday lives.
1. How should we respond to fear?
Listen to Jesus: “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”
2. How should we respond to His advice?
Obey Jesus: So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus.
3. What should we do when we are in over our heads?
Cry out to Jesus: “Lord, save me.”
4. What should we do when He does save us?
Worship Jesus: “Truly you are the Son of God.”
So, believe and be saved.
Thank You, Lord Jesus, for saving me by dying on the cross in payment for my sins. Grant me faith to trust You, even when You call me to get out of the boat. Please use me to help others know that You are the Son of God and the Savior of our souls. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
Daily Bible Reading Chart covering the entire Bible in one year.
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