- Jesus: The Series (Season 9)
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Devotion by NewSpring Church
Jesus followed up the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 by sending everyone away so he could have time alone with His Father. Seeking time alone with God was important to Jesus to prepare for his upcoming mission to the Gentile regions.
After he finished praying, Jesus caught up to the disciples by walking on the water, and this terrified them. When Jesus responds “it is I” (“Ego eimi” in Greek, literally “I am”), his Jewish disciples would have instantly heard the voice of Yahweh from the burning bush in Exodus 3:14.
This statement along with His powerful display of authority over the waters was understood by his disciples as an emphatic claim of divinity by Jesus. This can be seen in their response, “Truly you are the Son of God.” (Matthew 14:33)
Here is a question – Peter joined Jesus on the water in the middle of a storm, until he began to doubt. What is a storm that you feel you are in the midst of right now? List some practical ways that you can keep your faith in Jesus.
Pray this prayer and make it personal – Lord, I trust you as I face the storm of ______ in my life right now. I know that even when I cannot see you at work, I can trust that you are in control and that you will bless my faithfulness. Help me to focus on you today instead of these circumstances. Thank you for being trustworthy. In Jesus’ name, Amen