It has been a while since I posted a word of inspiration on my blog site. I will try to make the time to post more often, because God knows we all could use a word of inspiration in times such as this. The cruel and heartless acts of violence, young people killing, stealing showing very little, if any, respect for mankind or even for themselves. We are indeed walking upon turbulent waters every time we leave the safety of our homes. We are hearing more and more often of how society is trying to ban God from every aspect of our lives that we need to be involved with to survive (our schools, our jobs, even our "supposed" freedom of speech). It's becoming difficult to stay focused on the good things that life has to offer when so much negativity is being displayed in every direction in which we turn.
I would like to share with you a word of inspiration that was placed upon my heart. It is simply entitled: "COME"
"Be of good cheer, it is I. Be not afraid... Come "(Matthew 14:27, 29)
Jesus spoke these words to Peter as He walked upon the sea. Peter asked the Lord, if it was actually Him, to allow him to walk upon the waters also. Jesus beckoned for Peter to come, and Peter walked upon the water as Jesus did. The winds were high and the sea was turbulent and dangerous. Peter began to fear, and because of his fear, Peter began to sank. Jesus stretched forth His hand and caught him saying, "O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?"
Even today, Jesus is beckoning us to "Come" unto Him as we walk in the midst of a boisterous, dangerous, sin-sick world. Peter sank because He took his eyes off of his destination, purpose and most importantly, Jesus. He bagan to focus on the conditions around him. We sink in our efforts to prosper and becoming effective servants and witnesses for Christ because we take our eyes off of our destination, purpose and yes, most importantly, Jesus. I know that it is difficult to stay focused on Jesus and believe that He is around in the midst of all of the danger and cruelty among us. Nevertheless, Jesus promised that He would never leave us nor forsake us and it is up to each individual to truly believe that Jesus walks with us daily upon the turbulent seas in our lives, and believe that He is able to protect us and keep us afloat regardless of how boisterous the sea may be. So, be of good cheer. When your heart compels you to stand up for what is right, be a Christian example wherever you may be, whether is it politically correct or not, publicly pray and stand up for your right to practice your Christianity at all times, it is Jesus saying unto you, "It is I, be not afraid. COME." And just as Jesus walked upon the stormy, boisterous sea, so shall we walk safely in the midst of the stormy, boisterous sea called life.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for the comfort in knowing that You are always around to protect us, lead and guide us. It does not matter how difficult our situations may seem, or how turbulent our storms may appear, You are always there to catch us when we begin to sink and see us safely through each day. Help us to always remain focused on You.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
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