Women of
Faith:
And we
wait, and we listen, and we watch and we hope.
“Then the LORD said to him, “Go outside
and stand on the mountain before the LORD; the LORD will be passing by.” A
strong and heavy wind was rending the mountains and crushing rocks before the
LORD— but the LORD was not in the wind.
After the wind there was an earthquake— but the LORD was not in the
earthquake. After the earthquake there
was fire— but the LORD was not in the fire.
After the fire there was a tiny whispering sound. When he heard this, Elijah hid his face in
his cloak and went and stood at the entrance of the cave.” 1 Kings 19: 11-13
“During the fourth watch of the night,
he came toward them walking on the sea. When the disciples saw him walking on
the sea they were terrified. “It is a ghost,” they said, and they cried out in
fear. At once Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”
Peter said to him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on
the water.” He said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the
water toward Jesus. But when he saw how strong the wind was he became
frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately
Jesus stretched out his hand and caught Peter, and said to him, “O you of
little faith, why did you doubt?” Mt 14: 25-31
Is there
anything too big for God? No… but it is not unusual to doubt, because the
answer is in the silence and there is so little silence in this world we live
in today.
I am
constantly reminding myself, especially in these past few weeks that God is
present, God is with us, and God has a purpose. Because I am human and even
with this constant “self talk,” the self doubt is never far away, but with small
reminders, gentle winds, I remain at peace—knowing that God is in the whispers
of encouragement and support, holding me up in a stormy sea.
“There’s no space that His
love can’t reach, There’s no place where we can’t find peace, There’s no end to amazing grace. “Take
me in with Your arms spread wide, Take me in like an orphan child, Never let
go, Never leave my side. “I am, Holding on to You, I am, Holding on to You. In
the middle of the storm, I am holding on, I am. “Love like this, Oh my God to
find. I am overwhelmed, With a joy divine. Love like this sets our hearts on
fire.” “This is my resurrection song, This is my halleluiah come, This is why
it’s to You I run.” I Am by David Crowder www.life1019.com/#songs/i-am-2/
So am I
like Peter asking to walk on water, being given what I ask for, and then
quickly forgetting or doubting that Christ is with me—always present? Is my
doubt shown in my failure to say “thank you,” or by a greed that asks for more,
not satisfied and content with what I already have?
Do I
remember that Christ is always with me, wanting me to make my decisions by
constantly seeking to choose the path directly beside him? Or do I try to make my
own way thinking that all I need to do is be near the boat, choosing to get in
only when it is at my convenience?
Heavenly
Father Your presence is my stronghold, without you I am nothing. Help me to
take the time to be silent so that I can feel your presence in the whisper of
the gentle breeze. Keep me in your boat, rowing beside you, trusting your
direction, staying afloat. Thank you for giving me the faith to know you are
always present. Amen.
Without
God, there is doubt and the sea is stormy and unmanageable. With God there is a
constant gentle breeze, peaceful and calming. Don’t wait until you are sinking
to choose Him.
Today
may we seek Him, choose Him and allow Him to help us walk on water,Blessings,
Charlotte
