Week 38 - The Journey
"Peter said to him in reply, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." He said, "Come." Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how [strong] the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" After they got into the boat, the wind died down. Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, "Truly, you are the Son of God." Matthew 14:28-33
"Peter said to him in reply, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." He said, "Come." Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how [strong] the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" After they got into the boat, the wind died down. Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, "Truly, you are the Son of God." Matthew 14:28-33
Focus. As Peter steps out of the boat, he and Jesus make eye contact. His thoughts are upon Him and the storm is insignificant, they are in it together. He takes his eyes off of Jesus and realizes where he is at and how great the storm is. He slips into the storm.
Peter is looking into the fire, the storm is upon them and he is lost in it. His Master is being crucified and he may be next. The cock crows and his thoughts are jarred. They turn to the words of Jesus, his doubt has creeped in again but then their eyes met just as on that night upon the sea. Peter knows they are in the storm together, He knows what God is capable off.
What parts of your character is God working on. Is it doubt, is it pride, is it faith, in the storm we are to look into His eyes. The love that we receive within this gaze erases the storm, blinds us to the impossible and we just do. The storm doesn't stop but we are in it together. Never take your eyes off of Jesus, if you do and you know each other, your Master will jar you loose from your wayward thoughts and place them upon Him.
What is God saying to me? I Am at work in the day to day tasks, in the storm, in the boat, there or not there. I never leave you.
Dear Lord God, there is beauty stepping out of the boat as You command us to come. I thank You for hearing the knock, I pray for those who do not hear the knock. Thank You Father for the doubt, these are moments to grow deeper with You, especially when I look into the gaze. Bless this day Lord, prayers for the suffering servant in a world deaf to the knock. Keep knocking so we may hear You and Your love for us. In Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Mother of Grace, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Terror of Demons, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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