SPIRITUAL PASSAGE: "24 But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, a tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. 25 Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” - Matthew 14:24-25,27.
People of God, when you find yourself in trouble, do you sometimes think, ‘I must have done something wrong, perhaps I’ve missed God’s will and He’s punishing me’? No.
Trouble is multi-sourced, and frequently unrelated to our wrongdoing or God’s punishment. No wonder the Bible says "Be sober and be vigilant for your adversary the devil goes about, roaring like lion to see whom he may devour", the disciples weren’t in the storm by disobeying, but by obeying Jesus; not by rejecting God’s will, but by embracing it.
The Bible says, ‘ Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go…’, and they obeyed. At times you’ll find yourself in troubled waters because you did what was right rather than what was popular, easy or selfish. When that happens, here are some helpful lessons from the disciples’ experience:
(1) Obedience doesn’t guarantee there will be no storms.
Beloved, The disciples had just seen Jesus feed 5000 people with five bread rolls and two fishes, and end up with more food than He started with. Shouldn’t their faith have been strengthened? Yet they forgot it completely when fear came knocking. Jesus had told them He’d meet them on the other shore, yet they forgot His miracle-working power and His promise and gave in to anxiety. Understand this: When God doesn’t solve your problem, He will show up in the middle of it and cause you to come out with your faith fortified.
(2) Fear doesn’t mean you’re a failure.It’s just a reminder that you’re human, and, like the disciples, you’ve forgotten Who has the power and Who’s in charge. And these are lessons that transform your trial into triumph. So, it is time to shake off the storm and worship God.
SOULMEAL: Isaiah 17-21, John 10:11-21, Psalms 83:1-8, Proverbs 26:7-12.
Pray: 1. Lord I thank God for the grace know the Truth. 2. Lord I ask for the grace to be courageous so as to face the storm of life in Jesus name. Amen.
CONFESSION: Lord Jesus, I receive grace to always hearken to your voice, devil I resist you and your voice from now on, I receive power to be spiritually sensitive to the things of God, Lord because you are the Lord that knoweth all things; Lord with the help of the Holy Spirit I am bold enough to face and overcome every storms of my life in Jesus mighty name. Amen
©OLUTUSIN J.O. Y
Shalom!!!
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