I greet you in Jesus’ precious name! It is Thursday morning, the 12th of September, 2024, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today.

We start in the Book of Matthew 14:25, from the amplified version of the Bible:

“And in the fourth watch of the night (3:00-6:00 a.m.) Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.”

Our dear Lord Jesus had been with His Father, on the mountain, before he performed one of the greatest miracles that this world had ever known. Yes, He walked on the water. Yes, He saved His disciples from drowning. Where did the strength come from? It came from time spent on the mountain with His Heavenly Father. That is what God is expecting of you and from me. Don’t even attempt to serve the Lord if you are not going to hear from God and if you are not going to spend quality time with Him.

Jesus says, time and time again through the Gospels, that He could do nothing without His Father. We find every time the Master did a great work, He had spent time in the presence of His Father. We need to do the same. We need to get our directives from the Lord and not from people and definitely not from peoples’ opinions. The times that you and I are living in, my dear friend, are too dangerous and too critical, for us to simply try and “wing it”, as they say. If in doubt, don’t do it! Hear first from God and then commit and do it with all of your heart. 

It was between 3 and 6 o’clock in the morning, when Jesus came walking on the water. That lake was not calm, it was extremely stormy. That lake is very, very deep. I have sailed on that lake a number of times and even today, it is known to be very turbulent and stormy at times. The disciples were sinking in the boat when the Lord came walking over those waves on top of the water, but without hesitation, when He got to the boat and He stepped into the boat, the waves and the storms ceased immediately.

Today, before we want to attempt something, whatever it might be, whatever decision it might be, please spend time with God and hear from Him.

Jesus bless you and goodbye.