Christ In The Midst Of Your Trouble
Matthew 14:21-32
Miles Seaborn
INTRODUCTION: This is a true story! Yet many have trouble believing Almighty God could walk on water when man can walk in space! We read this account and will ask, ''Why is this relevant today?''
There is a sense in which all of us need to walk on water. This is not just what did happen; there is a lesson for us today, because all of us have problems we need to learn what to do with.
Now see this. Jesus led his disciples into a problem! Verse 22: ''Jesus made the disciples get into the boat.'' It seemed as if they were reluctant to go! They were sailors. They could see a storm brewing, yet He led them into the storm! Why? Because He wanted to teach them something that they could only learn in the midst of the storm and He wanted to teach you something! Let's don't miss the lesson.
In the feeding of the 5,000, Jesus gave the lesson and then the test. Here He gives the test and then the lesson! The test - a near shipwreck - storm! ''We are going under,'' and about that time Jesus came walking on the water! Middle of problem/wind against them/ no progress/darkness/land/didn't know.
I. THE PROBLEM THAT THEY SUFFERED. V. 23
1. Distance from the Shore. ''A considerable distance'' (KJ) '' In the midst of the sea.''
ILL. Sea of Galilee, 10 kilometers wide. They were in the middle, five miles from either shore. They were right smack dab in the middle of the problem! Are you in the middle of a problem?
2. The Direction of the Wind.
''contrary'' ''The wind was against them.'' Rowing, back ore, bent to oars, perspiration. Every foot forward one backward. Are you not making any progress in your problem? Okay. Pay
attention!
3. The darkness of the night.
The fourth watch was the darkest hour of the night! Couldn't see their hand in front of their face! Didn't even know which direction land was! No guidance. No compass. Is this you? Where do I go? What do I do?
You say, ...
Matthew 14:21-32
Miles Seaborn
INTRODUCTION: This is a true story! Yet many have trouble believing Almighty God could walk on water when man can walk in space! We read this account and will ask, ''Why is this relevant today?''
There is a sense in which all of us need to walk on water. This is not just what did happen; there is a lesson for us today, because all of us have problems we need to learn what to do with.
Now see this. Jesus led his disciples into a problem! Verse 22: ''Jesus made the disciples get into the boat.'' It seemed as if they were reluctant to go! They were sailors. They could see a storm brewing, yet He led them into the storm! Why? Because He wanted to teach them something that they could only learn in the midst of the storm and He wanted to teach you something! Let's don't miss the lesson.
In the feeding of the 5,000, Jesus gave the lesson and then the test. Here He gives the test and then the lesson! The test - a near shipwreck - storm! ''We are going under,'' and about that time Jesus came walking on the water! Middle of problem/wind against them/ no progress/darkness/land/didn't know.
I. THE PROBLEM THAT THEY SUFFERED. V. 23
1. Distance from the Shore. ''A considerable distance'' (KJ) '' In the midst of the sea.''
ILL. Sea of Galilee, 10 kilometers wide. They were in the middle, five miles from either shore. They were right smack dab in the middle of the problem! Are you in the middle of a problem?
2. The Direction of the Wind.
''contrary'' ''The wind was against them.'' Rowing, back ore, bent to oars, perspiration. Every foot forward one backward. Are you not making any progress in your problem? Okay. Pay
attention!
3. The darkness of the night.
The fourth watch was the darkest hour of the night! Couldn't see their hand in front of their face! Didn't even know which direction land was! No guidance. No compass. Is this you? Where do I go? What do I do?
You say, ...
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