IT IS I; BE NOT AFRAID Straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid (Matt14:27) Jesus all alone in the rough waters and without any human help or even a straw to clutch at was calm and cheerful. On the other hand, the 12 disciples, many of them well-experienced in the rowing in the roughest seas, and all of them sitting together in a ship, were screaming and crying! It is not amazing to see the lone man exposed to the boisterous sea, ministering hope and encouragement to the crowed that was safe aboard the ship? Do we not see here a most wonderful and astonishing contrast between divine serenity and human frailty? While narrating this wonderful incident Mark states: He cometh unto them walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them (Mark6:48). True, there are times in difficult situations when Jesus may appear to be passing us by, but He will never do so. Dear reader, our Lord does not want us to be afraid even for a moment. Let us take our stand with Jesus, and refuse to be shaken by our trials, so that we may be able to help the shaken ones. O give me a faith that is active and patient, That trusts in Thy power to keep me from harm, in fiery trials that I may be radiant, And rest in Thy love and be calm.
Posted on: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:47:27 +0000
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