Matthew 14: 22-36
Jesus made the disciples get into a boat and precede him to the other side of the sea, while he dismissed the crowds. After doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When it was evening he was there alone. Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it. During the fourth watch of the night, he came toward them, walking on the sea. When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified. "It is a ghost," they said, and they cried out in fear. At once Jesus spoke to them, "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid." Peter said to him in reply, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." He said, "Come." Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" After they got into the boat, the wind died down. Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, "Truly, you are the Son of God."
After making the crossing, they came to land at Gennesaret. When the men of that place recognized him, they sent word to all the surrounding country. People brought to him all those who were sick and begged him that they might touch only the tassel on his cloak, and as many as touched it were healed.
Dawg's Thought:
Today's prayer intention - for those you know who are in need of healing.
Right now, outside, my car is blocking someone in. It has been there for a few hours now. You see, there's another car parked in my parking space. At the condo complex I live in, parking is a premium.
Right now, am I being the Peter who had his eyes fixed on Christ or the sinking one?
As I type this, I am also in a time in which I have decided to offer up one inconvenience a day in the hope that it would help me focus on Jesus. So far, since starting, I have failed in "peacefully" offering up each inconvenience, and today is another opportunity.
I want my eyes focused on Christ because right now, I feel like I'm sinking.
So, here is my cry to You, Lord. I am sinking in my own pride, and I am a man of little faith. Lord, help me to focus on You, so that all things I do will reflect Your truth. Truly, You are the Son of God.
(Now, I have to go and move my car ...) Take care and God Bless.
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