Thursday, August 7,
2014
Scripture
“Take heart, it is I;
do not be afraid.”
(Matthew 14:27b)
Reflection
According to the Gospel writer Matthew’s chronology,
immediately after the “Feeding of the 5000,” the disciples are in a boat on the
sea while Jesus has gone off to pray. A fierce wind comes up and the waves
“batter” their small boat. As night turns past midnight, they see Jesus walking
toward them on the sea, but they think he is a ghost (what would you think?).
They are terrified. Jesus reassures them with our verse for today.
I wonder how often we mistake God’s presence in our lives
for something fearful, something to be dreaded. I wonder if we totally miss
God’s presence in our paralysis of fear.
Prayer
Dearest Lord Jesus, Speak your words of assurance to our
fearful hearts. Amen.
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