Daily Devotions
August 12th, 2011 by Pastor SolleyMt 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.
Jesus constrained them to get into the ship. Another thing the disciples gained from going through this storm was a clearer understanding of the great power of God. They had witnessed may miracles to this point and knew that Jesus Christ was the Son of God. But now it was them in great danger, in great need, what would Jesus do? He calmly walked to them in that great storm, calmly called out to them, an then calmed the storm. In our trials we have only to look to Him and see that the Son of God can easily and calmly take care of every storm. The problem is that often we are like the disciples, we struggle and toil the night away instead of calling out to Him. He is the Son of God and He will still calm the storms of life today.