Matthew 14:22-33

Thoughts:              Jesus told his disciples to take a ship to the other side of the lake. He wanted – he needed to be alone.  So he went up into a mountain to pray and rest.  He was understandably tired of begging, clamoring, clutching people.
 
But his time alone did not last long.  The disciples’ ship had sailed only to the middle of the lake before a storm came.  The frightened disciples were even more terrified when they saw what they thought was a spirit walking toward them on the water.
 
Knowing is disciples’ danger and fear, Jesus came to them, reassuring them, “Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.”
 
Discussion:            Why did Peter sink when he tried to walk on water?
 
Activity:                 Think of someone who needs to know that he/she is not alone.  We can’t walk on water, but we can call, write a note, pay a visit.
Remember in prayer this week Sheryl Dukes, Vivian Hansard, Betty Kalvoda, Eunice Kraase, Steve Olsavsky, Mildred & Dick Parker