Walking on Water - a podcast by Lewis Marsh

 Revealed: The Miracles of Jesus

Part 5: Walking on Water

By Louie Marsh, 9-10-2023

 

1) God’s plan for my life includes HARDSHIPS.

 

“²²Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. ²³And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,” (Matthew 14:22–23, ESV)

 

“¹³“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. ¹⁴For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” (Matthew 7:13–14, ESV)

 

2) God KNOWS when I’m in trouble & responds at the right time.

 

“⁴⁸And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them… (Mark 6:48a, ESV)

 

“²⁴but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. ²⁵And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. ²⁶But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear.” (Matthew 14:24–26, ESV)

 

3) God uses difficulties to CONQUER my fears.

 

“²⁶But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. ²⁷But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”” (Matthew 14:26–27, ESV)

 

“²⁷My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:27, ESV)

 

4) I should CHALLENGE my experiences just like Peter.

 

“²⁸And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” ²⁹He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus.” (Matthew 14:28–29, ESV)

 

“¹⁹Do not quench the Spirit. ²⁰Do not despise prophecies, ²¹but test everything; hold fast what is good.” (1 Thessalonians 5:19–21, ESV)

 

5) I must FOCUS on Jesus to overcome my fears.

 

“³⁰But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.”” (Matthew 14:30, ESV)

 

6) No matter how often I fail, Jesus RESCUES me.

 

“³¹Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” ³²And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.” (Matthew 14:31–32, ESV)

 

7) Both faith & reason affirm that Jesus is LORD!

 

“³³And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”” (Matthew 14:33, ESV)

 

“²¹Then they were glad to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going.” (John 6:21, ESV)

 

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