Everything's Going to be Alright

Matthew 14:22-33 Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away. After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone. But the boat was already a long distance from the land, battered by the waves; for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea. When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid." Peter said to Him, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water." And He said, "Come!" And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and said to him, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" When they got into the boat, the wind stopped. And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, "You are certainly God's Son!"

Sometimes you feel as if you should be ‘walking on water’ when all you can do is tread water. Sometimes the storms of life seem too large, the waves too high, the winds too fierce. When all seems lost there is Christ… He’s in the mist of life’s storm with you, guiding you, protecting you. “Everything’s going to be all right,” he proclaims, “everything’s going to be all right.”

We have a captain of the sea who can calm the tempest waters within our life. Within his Word there is peace, there is strength, and there is hope. Storms of life will come and go but He is the same, His peace is the same. His love for you is the same if you ‘walk on water’ or if you tread water.

Just keep your chin up, say another prayer, take another step, and read another love-letter of His, and very soon the seas will calm, the winds will slow, and the Son will warm your hopes and fill your sails with peace.