Lesson 2336

(Lesson 2336)(05-04-18) Matthew 14:22-33
    “And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.”

    In today’s lesson, we learn that when Jesus called Peter to walk on the water, and when Peter’s faith began to give way, causing him to begin to sink, Jesus reached out His hand and pulled Peter to safety.
    That is a great lesson for those of us today who are saved yet, in spite of our best intentions, still, inevitably, allow our faith to waver. When this happens, as Jesus demonstrated with Peter, He will reach out and redeem us from our own weak faith by pulling us back to the security of His promise to the believer. What a powerful blessing. To God be the glory!~