SHOULD I STAY OR GO (3 OF 5)
by Joey Rodgers
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33
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Should I Stay or Go (3 of 5)
Series: Unsinkable
Joey Rodgers
Matthew 14:22-33
While I've never been scared of the water, I must confess, that I'm not a big fan of swimming. So, when I participated in the PTC triathlon a few yrs ago, I wasn't concerned about the 5K run or 13-mile bike ride - BUT I was concerned about the swimming portion of the event… and for good reason. Those 500 yards were the longest ¼ mile of my life. W/ people swimming on my right/left, in front of me/behind me - and at times on top of me - it got to me. In fact, about 400 yards into the swim, I started to question if I could make it. I actually I panicked a bit. Thankfully, Lake Peachtree isn't too deep - and I happened to find a rock to stand on just big enough that I could regain my composure/breath before finishing the swim.
So, that evening on the Sea of Galilee, while Peter was getting out of the boat, I can appreciate why the others stayed in the boat. B/c when it comes to water, boats are SAFE! It doesn't matter if it's a rowboat, bass boat, or ocean-liner, when it comes to water, boats float.
This is what is so remarkable about what Peter did - in spite of his human limitations, he didn't settle for what was safe/secure - but for what was CERTAIN.
SEE - in the midst of uncertainty, Peter somehow knew that it was better to be in the storm on the water w/ Jesus than to remain in the boat w/ the status quo.
After dismissing the crowd, Jesus had the disciples get into the boat to go on ahead of Him to the other side. After He had dismissed them, He went up on a mountainside by Himself to pray. Later that night, He was there alone, and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves b/c the wind was against it. Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw Him walking on the lake, they were terrified. They cried out in fear, ''It's a ghost.'' Then Jesus said, ''Take courage! It is I. Do not be a ...
Series: Unsinkable
Joey Rodgers
Matthew 14:22-33
While I've never been scared of the water, I must confess, that I'm not a big fan of swimming. So, when I participated in the PTC triathlon a few yrs ago, I wasn't concerned about the 5K run or 13-mile bike ride - BUT I was concerned about the swimming portion of the event… and for good reason. Those 500 yards were the longest ¼ mile of my life. W/ people swimming on my right/left, in front of me/behind me - and at times on top of me - it got to me. In fact, about 400 yards into the swim, I started to question if I could make it. I actually I panicked a bit. Thankfully, Lake Peachtree isn't too deep - and I happened to find a rock to stand on just big enough that I could regain my composure/breath before finishing the swim.
So, that evening on the Sea of Galilee, while Peter was getting out of the boat, I can appreciate why the others stayed in the boat. B/c when it comes to water, boats are SAFE! It doesn't matter if it's a rowboat, bass boat, or ocean-liner, when it comes to water, boats float.
This is what is so remarkable about what Peter did - in spite of his human limitations, he didn't settle for what was safe/secure - but for what was CERTAIN.
SEE - in the midst of uncertainty, Peter somehow knew that it was better to be in the storm on the water w/ Jesus than to remain in the boat w/ the status quo.
After dismissing the crowd, Jesus had the disciples get into the boat to go on ahead of Him to the other side. After He had dismissed them, He went up on a mountainside by Himself to pray. Later that night, He was there alone, and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves b/c the wind was against it. Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw Him walking on the lake, they were terrified. They cried out in fear, ''It's a ghost.'' Then Jesus said, ''Take courage! It is I. Do not be a ...
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