Daily Devotions
August 10th, 2011 by Pastor SolleyMatt 14:22-33
And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. 31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? 32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. 33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.
Something to think about this morning. This is one of the better known accounts of Scripture. Many who don’t know the Lord know that Jesus walked on the water. But take note of verse 22, Jesus constrained His disciples to get into the ship. That means that He had to force them to get into that ship. Jesus is God in the flesh, Jesus knows everything, Jesus knows the beginning from the end. Why would Jesus put them in that ship and send them out on the sea knowing that there was a storm coming? Why put them in that trial? As you are facing the trials of life today as we all are think of this. Jesus constrained them to get into that ship knowing what was ahead. More coming on this tomorrow but think of these things today.