_“And God placed all things under His feet and appointed Him to be head over everything ...”(Ephesians 1: 22)_
Our Lord has absolute dominion over all created things. In today’s text we see Him walking on the sea as if it was dry land. Those angry waves which tossed the boat of His disciples to and fro, now obey the Son of God and become a solid floor under His feet. That liquid surface which was disturbed even by the gentle wind bears now the feet of our Redeemer like a rock. To our poor, weak mind the whole event is utterly incomprehensible. The man of science will tell us that for material flesh and blood to walk on water is a physical impossibility. But it was done. To Him who created the seas at the beginning, it must have been perfectly easy to walk over their waves when He pleased.
Dear friends, there is encouragement here for all of us who are true Christians. First, this incident tells us there is nothing created which is not under Christ’s control. He may allow His people to be tried for a season and tossed to and fro by storms of trouble. He may be later than we wish in coming to our aid. But let us not forget that winds, waves and storms are all Christ’s servants. They cannot move without His permission. Psalm 93: 4 says, “Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea - the Lord on high is mighty.” Second, this also shows us the great things which our Lord can do for those who hear His voice and follow Him. What power Jesus can bestow on those who believe in Him! To walk on the sea Himself was a mighty miracle. But to enable Simon Peter to do the same was a mightier miracle still! So let us be encouraged that the Lord can enable us too to do the things which at one time we would have thought impossible. He can carry us through the difficulties and trials which without Him we could never have dared to face. He can give us strength to walk through fire and water unharmed. We will fear nothing if we walk in the path God intended for us. The waters may seem deep. But if Jesus says: “Come,” we have no reason to be afraid because He is our Creator and our Savior. He will never leave us to be hurt or harmed.
*PRAYER* : Dear Lord, all created things are under Your control, and nothing or no one can harm me without Your permission. When I walk in Your path and obey Your commands, You will enable me to do difficult things which I could never do and You will bring me out unharmed. Amen.
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