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Matt 14:24-33 24 Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. 25 About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. 26 When the disciples saw Him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!” 27 But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” He said. “Take courage. I am here!” 28 Then Peter called to Him, “Lord, if it’s really You, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.” 29“Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. 31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” 32 When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. 33 Then the disciples worshiped Him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed.
As we face the things life has for us, let us remember the words of our Lord. “Don’t be afraid,” And. “Take courage. I am here!” When we put our Faith in Jesus; the Word of God, we are empowered. To not take fear, but courage. Also, to remember that Jesus is with us. It may not be walking on water, yet we all face obstacles in which these words give us aid. Jesus tells us, “to come.” Now we have Jesus and Holy Ghost in us, Peter did not at this point. But, the words “to come” has meaning to us. As we face everyday and all that comes with it. So we need to keep these words in front of us. Let us examine these words, “take courage.” Take: to hold, grasp, or grip; to seize or capture. To put into effect; to experience or feel. To make as one’s own. Courage: the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery. We are instructed to grasp, or seize the mindset to face anything that might oppose us, and what we want or are lead to do in Faith. Instead of, fear, or doubt, we put our Faith in Jesus, in that we can have courage. No, matter what happens around us, Jesus is with us. We are to take courage in that! Four statements are made here. Do not allow fear a place. We can do this because, Jesus is with us. Step out in Faith, walk on water or fly high. We must remember, all for His Glory, not ours. And four, “Why did you doubt me?” Make no mistake, we will be asked that question if we do not step out in Faith. It is better to try and fail, then to not even attempt to step out of the boat. We do not want to be that servant who, buried his master's money. The enemies biggest tool is not fear, it is distraction. It works very well at getting our minds and thoughts off what is important. Then it doubles down with fear. Jesus tells His disciples, “Don’t be afraid,”And He adds, “Take courage. I am here!” So let it be with us. Let us not give into fear, and always remember He is with us. To His Glory, Praise, and Honor!
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Permalink Reply by ALCEDES JONES on
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THANK O HEAVENLY FATHER THANK YOU MY BROTHER CHRIS FOR OBEYING THE LEADING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT ,FOR I'M ABOUT TO START MY NEW BUSINESS IN THE NEW AREA WHERE I LIVE NOW ,AND satan IS TRYING TO THROW UP SMALL ROAD BLOCKS ,SO AGAIN THANK YOU O HEAVENLY FATHER FOR PUTTING THESE WORD OF WISDOM AND THANK YOU BROTHER CHRIS FOR SHARING THEM ,MY BROTHER CONTINUE TO BE THE HUMBLE VESSEL THAT YOU ARE ,FOR I CAN HEAR WELL DONE MY FAITHFUL SERVICE BEING SAY TO YOU WHEN HE CALL YOU HOME AND YOU STAND BEFORE HIM ,MUCH LOVE THROUGH JESUS OUR BIG BROTHER AND HIGH PRIEST .
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Permalink Reply by a servant (Chris) on
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My Brother thank you for your words of encouragements. Father in Jesus Name I come to You. I stand in agreement with my Brother Alcedes for his new business. We give You Praise and Honor that according to Your Word, and as he is obedient to Your leading, Blessings will flow and flow. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will describe just how You are Blessing him. We Thank You that he operates in Wisdom and Your Love. enemy we come against you in the Powerful Name of Jesus. We bind the strongman, and say in Jesus Name that confusion, over take all the plans of any who would try to come against, what the Lord and Alcedes are stepping out in Faith in this new business. Jesus we offer up Praise and Thanksgiving to You. All of this in Your Name our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Permalink Reply by Liz on
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As we face the things life has for us, let us remember the words of our Lord. “Don’t be afraid,” And. “Take courage. I am here!”
I like this Chris, a lot!!!
Thank you for this powerful reminder that God is in our midst even in our darkest hours
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Permalink Reply by Grace Mercy on
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Great! Praise and glory to God. So awesome.
God bless you big brother:)
As I read, I feel like watching a movie. wow.
Peter is also a practical joker. So peter makes me smile.. on how he reacts on such situations.
Such courage without fear. I love it.
Keep doing and willingly obeying the Lord faithfully dear big brother.
God bless you and your family. Amen
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What awesome sermons, thats more than i can ask for Chris
Thank You for edifying my spirit! A reminder of our Lord's goodness of past history is the very reason his Word was left to us as a constant encouragement through the good and the hard times that he is always with us and will always be with us as He promised .
I miss you all, and wish I can spend more time on AAG
May God bless you and keep you in the palm of His Hand.
You are constantly in my prayers
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