Tug-of-War-on the Water
As I was reading this specific Scripture
from Matthew 14 vs 22-33 in the Passion Translation
regarding Jesus walking on water
what stood out to me was Jesus' question …
‘Why would you let doubt win?’
speaking strongly to me
as if Jesus is asking me personally
‘Why would you let fears win?’
-fear comes in many forms
Fear for my family
Fear of the future
and all of a sudden I see a tug-of-war
happening right in front of me in my mind
with Faith on one side
and
fear on the other
and on the side of faith
Jesus stands strong
beckoning me to
summon up my strength
He has already given to me
and put on my colourful coat of courage
and join Him
not doubting Him
because
He has already won the war!
—
Brenda.ps23©
Tug of war is a sport that pits two teams against each other in a test of strength: teams pull on opposite ends of a rope, with the goal being to bring the rope a certain distance in one direction against the force of the opposing team's pull.
Scriptures and References
Matthew 14 vs 22-33
“Jesus Walks on Water
22 As soon as the people were fed, Jesus told his disciples to get into their boat and to go to the other side of the lake while he stayed behind to dismiss the people. 23 After the crowds dispersed, Jesus went up into the hills to pray. And as night fell he was there praying alone with God.
24 But the disciples, who were now in the middle of the lake, ran into trouble, for their boat was tossed about by the high winds and heavy seas.
25 At about four o’clock in the morning,[a] Jesus came to them, walking on the waves! 26 When the disciples saw him walking on top of the water, they were terrified and screamed, “A ghost!”
27 Then Jesus said, “Be brave and don’t be afraid. I am here!”
28 Peter shouted out, “Lord, if it’s really you, then have me join you on the water!”
29 “Come and join me,” Jesus replied.
So Peter stepped out onto the water and began to walk toward Jesus. 30 But when he realized how high the waves were, he became frightened and started to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he cried out.
31 Jesus immediately stretched out his hand and lifted him up and said, “What little faith you have! Why would you let doubt win?”
32 And the very moment they both stepped into the boat, the raging wind ceased. 33 Then all the disciples crouched down before him and worshiped Jesus.
They said in adoration, “You are truly the Son of God!””