Though I walk Through the Valley
Remember the story in Matthew 14, where the apostles were at sea, the weather got rough, and Jesus walked on the water to meet them? Here's a little insight, found in verse 22: " . . . Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side . . ." It was no coincidence that these guys were in that place at that time! Jesus put them here…
Sometimes God puts us in rough seas, so He can demonstrate His sovereignty, and His divine power.
The story goes on with Peter saying, "Lord, if it's you, tell me to come to you on the water." (Verse 28) So what happens next? "`Come,' he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, `Lord, save me!' Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. `You of little faith,' he said, `why did you doubt?'" (Verses 29-31) Peter apparently took his eyes off of Jesus, because we read that he saw the wind (probably in the choppy seas caused by the wind.) But, even then, Jesus lifted him up. Thank God, that even when we take our eyes off of Jesus and worry about things that we should just turn over to God, God demonstrates His love for us and either lifts us up and out, or sees us through the rough seas!
During these tough and uncertain financial times, remember God will see us through…
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