John 6: 16 Now when evening came,
His disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into the boat, and went over the
sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and Jesus had not come to them. 18 Then
the sea arose because a great wind was blowing. 19 So
when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on
the sea and drawing near the boat; and they were afraid. 20 But
He said to them, “It
is I; do not be afraid.” 21 Then they willingly received Him into
the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land where they were going.
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After breaking the
back door window, I was sentenced to my room. A neighbor questioned why I was
stuck inside on this sunny day, as we held a conversation from house to house. Beckoning
me to break out for a while, I slipped out to play.
When I heard my name
being called, I knew I was in deeper trouble because I wasn’t supposed to be
outside. I went and hid for hours. The police were called to search for me.
- When I have fear I make poor decisions.
- When I have fear I rationalize based on fearful thoughts.
- When I have fear I decide on things rapidly in hopes of getting the thing that made me fear over and done.
Dark… hurricane like
winds and without JESUS, the disciples set out in a small boat towards
Capernaum. This tense situation was heightened when they saw someone or
something approaching them. Since it was dark, I assume what they saw was
bright. It was JESUS. When HE spoke the words “It is I; do not be afraid”, they
calmed down.
- GOD says to me “Do not be afraid, for I AM with you.”
- GOD says to me “Slow down, come to ME and I will give you rest.”
- GOD says to me “Give ME all of your troubles, worries, fears and doubts.”
Fear decisions are
the worst decisions. I mean when I am worried, I may not think as rational as I
should. GOD wants me to calm down with HIM daily so I can hear HIS guidance.
HE whispers “Do not
fear” to me and I can only hear it when I slow down each day. I thank GOD for
being there for me when I am scared.
- Are you worried about something?
- Do you make fear decisions that puts you in deeper trouble?
- Will you slow down and let GOD fill your heart with HIS peace today?
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