Devotionals for July 12, 2024
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READ
Matthew 14:27–33
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. ****And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. ****And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
REFLECT
God is no stranger to pain and suffering. Jesus knew He would die on the cross unjustly, yet He chose to invest in the lives of His disciples. He did this for our sake too. In the above story, Jesus shows Peter how trustworthy He is even when faith falters. Reflect on the goodness and trustworthiness of your God. May you see His power and might and trust more fully in the Son of God.
APPLY
Q: Why did the disciples exclaim, “Truly you are the Son of God”?
Q: Are you letting Jesus reach down and strengthen you when your faith falters?
Q: How can your daily faithfulness, even if it falters, help motivate the church to keep following Jesus?
Q: Are you letting Jesus reach down and strengthen you when your faith falters?
Q: How can your daily faithfulness, even if it falters, help motivate the church to keep following Jesus?
SING
PRAY
"And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one."
Lord, it’s easy to let life overwhelm me and lose sight of you. Help me to keep my eyes on you, Jesus. I love you and praise you! Amen.
Lord, it’s easy to let life overwhelm me and lose sight of you. Help me to keep my eyes on you, Jesus. I love you and praise you! Amen.