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August 12
Wednesday


HE IS ENOUGH

READ:
Matthew 14:22-33
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Jesus spoke to them,
saying, "Be of good
cheer! It is I; do not
be afraid."
__Matthew 14:27
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Sometimes we are overwhelmed by life. The crushing waves of disappointment, endless debt, debilitating illness, or trouble with people can cause hopelessness, depression, or despair. it happened to Jesus' disciples. And it has happened to me.

Three statements by the Lord beginning with the words "It is..." offer us comfort, reassurance, and hope that Jesus is enough. The first is in Matthew 4 and is repeated three times: "It is written" (vv.4,7,10). In responding to the three temptations of Satan, Jesus gave us proof enough that the Word of God is true and overcomes the most powerful forms of temptations and pressure.

The second statement, "It is I" (Matt. 14:27), was spoken when Jesus told His terrified disciples that He Himself was presence enough to stop the howling storm and calm the raging seas.

Jesus spoke the third "It is" from the cross: "It is finished!" (John 19:30). He assured us that His death was provision enough to pay the debt for our sins and set us free.

Whatever our circumstances, Jesus is present with His love, compassion, and grace. he is proof, presence, and provision enough to carry us safely through. __Dave Egner
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```````````````````When trials overwhelm our souls```````````````
``````````````````````And tempt us to despair,``````````````````
```````````````````We need to reach out to the Lord```````````````
``````````````````And trust His tender care. __Sper```````````````
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God's love does not keep us from trials;
it helps us get through them.

**************Today's Bible Reading __ Matthew 14:22-33**********

22 Immediately Jesus made
His disciples get into the
boat and go before Him to
the other side, while He sent
the multitudes away. 23 And
when He had sent the
multitudes away, He went up
on the mountain by Himself
to pray. Now when evening
came, He was alone there.

24 But the boat was now in
the middle of the sea, tossed
by the waves, for the wind
was contrary.

25 Now in the fourth watch
of the night Jesus went to
them, walking on the sea.

26 And when the disciples
saw Him walking on the sea,
they were troubled, saying,
"It is a ghost!" and they
cried out for fear.

27 But immediately Jesus
spoke to them, saying, "Be
of good cheer! It is I; do not
be afraid."

28 and Peter answered Him
and said, "Lord, if it is You,
command me to come to
You on the water."

29 So He said, "Come." And
when Peter had come down
out of the boat, he walked on
the water to go to Jesus.

30 But when he saw that the
wind was boisterous, he was
afraid; and beginning to sink
he cried out, saying, "Lord,
save me!"

31 And immediately Jesus
stretched out His hand and
caught him, and said to him,
"O you of little faith, why
did you doubt?" 32 and when
they got into the boat, the
wind ceased.

33 Then those who were in
the boat came and worshiped
Him, saying, "Truly You are
the Son of God."

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>INSIGHT<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

Of this biblical account, theologian William Craig says: "In the Old
Testament, Yahweh, God, is described as the One who...walks
upon the waves (Job 9:8)....[Christ walking on the water was] a
demonstration of His character as God Himself." __DENNIS FISHER