But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.”
John 6:20
When the rough seas are making life difficult, Jesus is still right there. Like the disciples struggling to row their boat across the lake, we may be alarmed to see Jesus out there with us walking on the water we are fighting against. We are so dull and our faith is so small. It never enters our mind that God is with us as we try to make it on our own. But there He is! Don’t be afraid.
Rough seas will not deter the One Who spoke them into being. Strong winds are no match for the Giver of the breath of life. Tough rowing is not an issue for the One Who immediately brings boats to their destination. We may have our problems facing life’s circumstances. Jesus, however, does not. Don’t be afraid.
And so we must always trust. We ask our Lord for daily bread and daily forgiveness. We need Him in the rough winds and high waves. He is right there. Jesus says, “It is I; be not afraid.”
Martin, I've seen God work in ways only he could design or orchestrate. I find that He manifests himself and his power in subtleties like a still small voice or a particular song, perhaps a friend drops by, or a moment of beauty. I m praying that you and Joni will find him in just this manner and you I'll know that it is Yahweh.
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