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Daily Bread

Truly You Are the Son of God

Date: May. 27, 2021

Passage

Matthew 14:22-36 (ESV)

22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”

28 And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

34 And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. 35 And when the men of that place recognized him, they sent around to all that region and brought to him all who were sick 36 and implored him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched it were made well.

Daily Bread

Key Verse: 14:33

And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

1. 'Take courage! It is I.' (22-27)

Have you ever struggled in a difficult circumstance and were unable to see God working in your midst? The disciples did. In obedience to Jesus, the disciples had gotten into a boat and set out across the lake by themselves. The disciples were soon violently tossed about by the waves. In the dark of night, Jesus walked out to them on the lake. Already stressed out and afraid, the disciples were terrified at this unexpected sight. But Jesus told them to take courage. Jesus was with them.

2. Jesus is the Son of God (28-36)

Peter also wanted to walk on water. Jesus obliged. But Peter was distracted by the strong winds and began to sink. When Peter took his focus off Jesus, he panicked and sank. Jesus grabbed his hand and pulled him up. He gently rebuked Peter's doubt. Then they all climbed into the boat, and Jesus calmed the winds and the waves. Jesus allowed them to struggle on the sea, walked on water, and then calmed the winds to teach his disciples that he is the Son of God. May we overcome doubt and struggles by focusing on Jesus, the Son of God.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, through all the struggles and miracles that you allow and bring, let me know you more and more as the Son of God.

One Word: Will you see Jesus in life's storms?

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“he Has Risen!”

Mark 16:1-20

Key Verse: 16:6

And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him.

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