Tuesday August 1, 2023
Matthew 14:28-29 - “And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.”
Our anchor scripture speaks of the event where Jesus at about 3am, was walking on the sea towards his disciples who at this time had been caught up in a storm. They were terrified thinking it was a ghost if not for Jesus’ response; “…Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” Matthew 14:27. Peter made bold to ask the Lord to confirm this by asking Him to come. The response of the Lord was amazing; “Come”!
This is remarkable in that Jesus did not rebuke him for asking him to prove whether he was the one. Jesus did not also talk about the “spirituality or maturity” of Peter by maybe remarking; “Peter, you need to have done so and so before you can walk on water like me”. The response was simply, “Come”. The lesson here is that the results that you seek is only possible at the Word of the Lord. Remember what Mary the mother of Jesus told the servants at the wedding when there was no more wine; "Whatever He says to you, do it.” John 2:5. The result rests on His Word.
As you study scriptures, trust the Holy Spirit to inspire the Word you need for the success and victory you require. When that Word comes, go in the strength of His Word. It is at His Word that miracles happen. Peter in another incident where he had been unsuccessful in catching fish said; “…Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” And what was the result? “And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking.” (Luke 5:5-6). Go in the strength of His Word; miracles await!
Prayer: Dear Father, Your Word is sure forever! My heart is open to be inspired by the Word I need as I look into scriptures. As I go in the strength of Your Word, I enjoy victory, success and miracles in the Name of Jesus. Amen
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