There are moments in life when we feel as though we are sinking.
We have tried to be strong. We have tried to keep going. We have tried to trust. But the waves keep coming. And sometimes our faith begins to fail. We feel like we are sinking in the waves. We may wonder whether we have disappointed Our Lord.
But Matthew shares something beautiful. When Peter began to sink, Jesus did not wait for Peter to become strong again or renew his faith. Jesus did not wait for Peter to stop being afraid. Jesus did not demand a perfect faith before offering help.
Jesus reached out His hand.
Perhaps today you are still in the boat, afraid to step out. Remember you cannot walk on water if you stay in the boat. Jesus is Lord of the wind and waves. So, take heart and have faith to take a new step of faith. Or perhaps you have stepped out in faith but are now overwhelmed or afraid. Perhaps you feel as if you are sinking under waves of fear, grief, uncertainty, or exhaustion.
The good news of the Gospel is this: Jesus is still there. He is Lord of the storm. He walks where we cannot walk. He sees us when we cannot see Him. He is still Lord of the wind and waves. He speaks peace when we are afraid.
And when we begin to sink, He is close enough to catch us.
So keep your eyes on Jesus.
And if you cannot keep your eyes on Him, cry out to Him.
Because even when our faith is weak, His hand is strong.
He will lift you up.
Prayer: Gracious and loving God, We thank You that You are with us in every storm of life. When the winds are against us and the waves are high, remind us that we are not alone. When fear causes us to lose perspective, help us to hear the voice of Jesus saying, “Take courage. It is I. Do not be afraid.” Give us the courage to step out in faith when You call us. Give us wisdom to know the next step. Give us strength when we are weary.
And when our faith begins to fail, when we begin to sink, help us to cry out, “Lord, save me.”
Thank You that Jesus does not abandon us in our weakness.
Thank You that His hand is always strong enough to reach us.
Help us to keep our eyes on Christ—not because the storms are always small, but because our Savior is always greater.
And when we come through the storm, may our lives become an offering of worship, declaring: “Truly, Jesus is the Son of God.”(Matthew 14)
In the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, we pray. Amen.
Wishing you a great week!—Pastor TJ
Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney YouTube & YouTube
Podcast on Spotify: Inspire Messages
http://inspiresundaymessages.blogspot.com
We have tried to be strong. We have tried to keep going. We have tried to trust. But the waves keep coming. And sometimes our faith begins to fail. We feel like we are sinking in the waves. We may wonder whether we have disappointed Our Lord.
But Matthew shares something beautiful. When Peter began to sink, Jesus did not wait for Peter to become strong again or renew his faith. Jesus did not wait for Peter to stop being afraid. Jesus did not demand a perfect faith before offering help.
Jesus reached out His hand.
Perhaps today you are still in the boat, afraid to step out. Remember you cannot walk on water if you stay in the boat. Jesus is Lord of the wind and waves. So, take heart and have faith to take a new step of faith. Or perhaps you have stepped out in faith but are now overwhelmed or afraid. Perhaps you feel as if you are sinking under waves of fear, grief, uncertainty, or exhaustion.
The good news of the Gospel is this: Jesus is still there. He is Lord of the storm. He walks where we cannot walk. He sees us when we cannot see Him. He is still Lord of the wind and waves. He speaks peace when we are afraid.
And when we begin to sink, He is close enough to catch us.
So keep your eyes on Jesus.
And if you cannot keep your eyes on Him, cry out to Him.
Because even when our faith is weak, His hand is strong.
He will lift you up.
Prayer: Gracious and loving God, We thank You that You are with us in every storm of life. When the winds are against us and the waves are high, remind us that we are not alone. When fear causes us to lose perspective, help us to hear the voice of Jesus saying, “Take courage. It is I. Do not be afraid.” Give us the courage to step out in faith when You call us. Give us wisdom to know the next step. Give us strength when we are weary.
And when our faith begins to fail, when we begin to sink, help us to cry out, “Lord, save me.”
Thank You that Jesus does not abandon us in our weakness.
Thank You that His hand is always strong enough to reach us.
Help us to keep our eyes on Christ—not because the storms are always small, but because our Savior is always greater.
And when we come through the storm, may our lives become an offering of worship, declaring: “Truly, Jesus is the Son of God.”(Matthew 14)
In the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, we pray. Amen.
Wishing you a great week!—Pastor TJ
Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney YouTube & YouTube
Podcast on Spotify: Inspire Messages
http://inspiresundaymessages.blogspot.com
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