Matthew 14: 13-33
Jesus said that some people will go through suffering that will dry up his message because it couldn’t grow deep roots in them. We see his disciples tested for their faith like this. The disciples are in a boat in a storm. Suddenly, Jesus walks on the water towards them (v22-25). ‘Is it a ghost?’ they fear. By the end they recognise Jesus is the Son of God (v33). In their mind might be Job 9:8 and how God ‘treads on the waves’. Or as Jesus says ‘Don’t be afraid’ (v27) they might remember Isaiah 43:1-2: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” This miracle isn’t random, but a revelation of Jesus as God with us (Matthew 1:23). Peter’s adventure on the waves tells us the current state of the disciples’ faith, wavering between faith and unbelief (v31). The waves reveal Peter’s distrust in Jesus. But when his faith fails him, Jesus remains faithful. He always lifts us back up again.
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Matthew 14: 13-33
Jesus said that some people will go through suffering that will dry up his message because it couldn’t grow deep roots in them. We see his disciples tested for their faith like this. The disciples are in a boat in a storm. Suddenly, Jesus walks on the water towards them (v22-25). ‘Is it a ghost?’ they fear. By the end they recognise Jesus is the Son of God (v33). In their mind might be Job 9:8 and how God ‘treads on the waves’. Or as Jesus says ‘Don’t be afraid’ (v27) they might remember Isaiah 43:1-2: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” This miracle isn’t random, but a revelation of Jesus as God with us (Matthew 1:23). Peter’s adventure on the waves tells us the current state of the disciples’ faith, wavering between faith and unbelief (v31). The waves reveal Peter’s distrust in Jesus. But when his faith fails him, Jesus remains faithful. He always lifts us back up again.
For more about Christ Central Church Portsmouth visit: https://christcentral.church
Or via socials:
www.facebook.com/christcentral.ch
www.instagram.com/christcentralchurchportsmouth
To connect with us email: hello@christcentral.church or give us your details at https://www.christcentral.church
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