Trust Him in the waiting. Trust Him in the uncertainty. Trust Him even when you cannot yet understand the full picture. God is still working behind doors you cannot see yet.
Provided by "Mindful Christianity"
God Knows What's Best
A Perfect Savior
The story of Jesus walking on water is often preached
as a lesson about having more faith.
as a lesson about having more faith.
Try harder.
Be braver.
Step out of the boat.
But when you slow down and really look at the story,
something deeper begins to appear.
something deeper begins to appear.
This miracle is not primarily about Peter.
It is about Jesus.
The disciples were alone in the middle of a storm.
The wind was violent.
The waves were crashing against the boat.
These were experienced fishermen,
yet Scripture says they were terrified.
The wind was violent.
The waves were crashing against the boat.
These were experienced fishermen,
yet Scripture says they were terrified.
And here is something important many people miss.
They were in that storm because Jesus told them to get into the boat.
The storm was not proof God had abandoned them.
They were exactly where Jesus sent them.
Then in the middle of darkness and fear,
Jesus came walking toward them on the water.
Jesus came walking toward them on the water.
Think about that.
The very thing threatening the disciples was beneath His feet.
The storm that felt overwhelming to them
was under complete authority to Him.
was under complete authority to Him.
Jesus did not remove the waves before approaching them.
He walked on top of them.
And maybe that is one of the greatest revelations in the entire story.
Jesus is not intimidated by what terrifies you.
Fear caused the disciples to misinterpret His presence.
They thought He was a ghost. But immediately Jesus spoke.
They thought He was a ghost. But immediately Jesus spoke.
“Take courage. It is I. Do not be afraid.”
In the original language, His words echo the divine name of God Himself.
“I AM.”
Jesus Wants You To Know...
"It’s easy to trust Me for a while - especially when things are going well in your life. But I want you to trust Me always, no matter what is happening. I know that’s a difficult thing to ask, and I know that sometimes you’ll mess it up. But I still love you perfectly, even then. And I still want you close to Me. When you make a mistake, tell Me - and let My Love pull you back to trusting Me."
"Trust the Lord always. Trust the Lord because he is our Rock forever."
Isaiah 26:4
"Jesus Today for Kids" by Sarah Young
It Is Well With My Soul
This isn't denying reality or pretending everything is fine, it's declaring that at the deepest level, where it matters most, my soul rests secure in You regardless of what's happening around me.
Teach me the difference between my circumstances and my soul, that one can be chaos while the other remains at peace, that external storms don't have to create internal ones.
I can say it is well with my soul even when life isn't well, health isn't well, relationships aren't well, finances aren't well, because my soul's wellness isn't tied to those things.
Help me anchor my soul in You so deeply that whatever happens to my body, my plans, my life, the core of who I am remains settled, steady, at peace in Your hands.
Give me grace to make this declaration authentically, not as denial but as defiant faith, choosing to affirm that despite everything, it is well with my soul because You hold it.
Let me say with confidence today and always, it is well with my soul, not because everything is okay but because my soul is anchored in the God who is always okay.
- Provided by "Faithful Grace"