LORD, SAVE ME!

Monday, March 2, 2020

LORD, SAVE ME!

Matt 14:29-32

And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

           Jesus appears during a storm on the Sea of Galilee. He had come down from the mountain, walked across the beach, and kept on walking. The disciples, when they saw Him, thought he was a spirit and cried out in terror. Jesus responds by saying, “It is I; be not afraid.”

           Now we see Peter ask for confirmation of Jesus’ identity by requesting a miracle. He said “Lord, if it is really you, then bid me come to thee on the water.” Jesus said, simply “COME!”

           Peter climbs down from the storm-tossed boat and begins walking toward Jesus on the water. Was this a dream or some trance? No, Peter was being held firm atop the water. This defies natural law! Peter then considers his circumstances. He was buffeted by the wind and sprayed with water. Perhaps he saw a lightening flash and he began to sink.

           Convinced that what he was experiencing was real, Peter cries out to his Lifeguard for rescue. Jesus reaches down and takes Peter by the hand. Now the water was holding not only the weight of Jesus but Peter as well.

Dear Lord, there are so many distractions that we often are in over our head. Thank you for saving us when we cry. AMEN