Day 28: Tuesday, March 28, 2017               John 6:18-21

 “A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened. But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.” Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading.”

Have you ever asked for an answer to a problem only to be even more scared of the answer? The disciples may have felt that way when they were caught in a storm on a lake. They were searching for a way to survive the storm when they saw Jesus walking to them on the water. Instead of feeling comfort from His presence, they were frightened. What He was doing seemed impossible. How could they trust in the impossible? Yet Jesus understood their confusion. Instead of admonishing them for being frightened, He spoke to them. Rather than looking at the impossible action of walking on water, they focused on His voice.

 Sometimes Jesus shows us an answer that frightens us more that the difficulty we are facing. However, listening to His voice brings calm  assurance that whatever He is doing in the situation–however impossible it seems—is the only solution.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, too often I look at the circumstances surrounding my situation let myself be frightened by what I don’t understand. Help me to focus instead on Your voice, through prayer and Bible study, so that I feel the comfort of your presence and not see the impossibility of my situation.  Amen.