Today's Devotional
I was never a strong swimmer. When I go into the ocean, I am afraid of currents I cannot see, but I know from experience that it will only make me exhausted to swim against the current.
The ocean becomes peaceful and enjoyable when I sense where the current is taking me and I allow it to move me in a direction where I can gradually reach the shore.
The same is true of God’s will. There may be times when we struggle, and we may not be able to sense where God is guiding us.
Whenever I read today’s story, I am struck by the fact that the disciples struggled on their own until the fourth watch — 12 hours — before seeing Jesus approaching them.
I am reminded of the many storms in life where I have struggled, seemingly on my own, without placing my trust and confidence in the Lord. When I reached out to the Lord, the peace came, often long before the storm subsided.
Like Peter, we can reach out to the Lord for help. We may have to wait, but peace comes to us when we come to him. Just as Jesus helped Peter on the water, when our confidence fails, Jesus will reach out and pull us up.
Mark H. Anderson (Pennsylvania, USA)
Thought for the Day:
Jesus helps me through the storms of life.
Prayer: Dear God, our helper, remind us to come to you when we face struggles and storms, and bring us peace. Amen.
The ocean becomes peaceful and enjoyable when I sense where the current is taking me and I allow it to move me in a direction where I can gradually reach the shore.
The same is true of God’s will. There may be times when we struggle, and we may not be able to sense where God is guiding us.
Whenever I read today’s story, I am struck by the fact that the disciples struggled on their own until the fourth watch — 12 hours — before seeing Jesus approaching them.
I am reminded of the many storms in life where I have struggled, seemingly on my own, without placing my trust and confidence in the Lord. When I reached out to the Lord, the peace came, often long before the storm subsided.
Like Peter, we can reach out to the Lord for help. We may have to wait, but peace comes to us when we come to him. Just as Jesus helped Peter on the water, when our confidence fails, Jesus will reach out and pull us up.
Mark H. Anderson (Pennsylvania, USA)
Thought for the Day:
Jesus helps me through the storms of life.
Prayer: Dear God, our helper, remind us to come to you when we face struggles and storms, and bring us peace. Amen.
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