Living in the Spirit
August 9, 2020
Scripture Reading: Matthew 14:22-33
Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he came walking towards them on the lake. But when the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified, saying, ‘It is a ghost!’ And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, ‘Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.’
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, started walking on the water, and came towards Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’ Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, ‘You of little faith, why did you doubt?’ When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshipped him, saying, ‘Truly you are the Son of God.’
Before Jesus walked on the water, he dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. There is nothing we do in life that is more important than maintaining open communication with God. While it may be helpful for us to lay before God all our frustrations and fears, desires, and hopes, even request, it is more essential for us to be still and listen to God. Let God guide us in unwinding the chaos of our lives and find the path to wholeness, oneness, and Justice.
In times like these you need a Savior
In times like these you need an anchor
Be very sure, be very sure
Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock
Refrain
This Rock is Jesus, Yes He’s the One
This Rock is Jesus, the only One
Be very sure, be very sure
Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock
Prayer: Lord, open our minds to your guidance. Help us to hear when you speak, to act when you call us to service, and to do all things to your glory. Amen.
*First verse and refrain of In Times Like These by Ruth C. Jones see at https://hymnary.org/text/in_times_like_these_you_need_a_savior
All scriptures are quoted from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicized Edition, copyright 1989, 1995, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights are reserved.