Scripture: Matthew chapter 14, verse 22 - 33

Jesus wants us to exercise faith in Him during our storms. HOW?

NOT by denial - Jesus didn't ask Peter to pretend that there was no storm

NOT by avoidance - Jesus allowed Peter to ENTER the storm and walk toward Him

Jesus wanted Peter's faith to be greater than his fear.

Fear of DEATH - not even death can separate us from God's love! Romans 8:38-39

Fear of NOT BEING RESCUED - God is able to deliver us from ANY calamity, no matter how severe - witness Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego! Daniel 3:16-17

Fear of NOT MEASURING UP - God doesn't ask us to do supernatural things in our own strength. He gives us HIS strength! He's got this! When we start in the Spirit, we need to continue in the Spirit and not switch over to our own strength and wisdom. Habakkuk 3:17-19

The Bottom Line

God promises to give us crazy peace - peace that's beyond human understanding. But we can only receive it if we practice prayer and thanksgiving instead of worry and anxiety.

Philippians 4:6-7

 

Today's Playlist

Already Done - Israel Houghton feat. Jonathan McReynolds

Take It To the Lord in Prayer - Nolan Williams, Jr.