~~~ 1 John 4:11-18 ~~~ Psalm 72 ~~~ Mark 6:45-52 ~~~
Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
We have a God who breaks the rules of science
and defies the laws of nature.
His own rules and laws, I might add.
What other 'human' could keep a basket bread a fish
filled to the brim while continually giving from its contents?
What other 'human' would even attempt to believe
a liquid surface could support their weight?
Jesus did all of these and more.
He had to make an indelible impression.
He needed to get the attention of those who came to him.
He had to render them breathless.
And this he did many times during his public ministry.
It is because of these actions and words that we still believe today;
that we still cherish these accounts and hold them dear to our hearts.
It is the very essence of these stories that restores our faith
in stormy times.
These stories keep us believing in trust and hope.
Trusting that our God is watching over us from the mountain top;
and that he will come down to save us.
Hoping that our God will come to us especially
when the waters are churning all around us.
Today Jesus has us to carry on his phenomenal feats through
our faith...it is our faith that keeps his actions alive today.
It is in our hour of darkness when we grasp hold of these
beautiful stories...it causes us to have courage.
“Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!”
Jesus will come to us even in our times of doubt.
The frightened disciples needed the reassurance of his voice
before they were able to trust.
Lord, intimes of doubt give us the grace to trust that you are with us.
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