Saturday 27 July 2013

Walking On Water

'And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea,
And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. and it was now dark, and Jesus was not come unto them.
And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.
So when they had rowed about five and twenty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship; and they were afraid.
But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.
Then they willingly received him into the ship; and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.'

John Ball writes:
This is a favourite passage of mine from the gospels - Jesus walking on water, from John's Gospel, chapter 6.
Jesus can walk upon the waves, he does not sink to a watery grave, and with him, I too can walk upon the troubled waters of this life.
Jesus overcomes the laws of nature and overcomes the laws of sinful human nature.
To the amazement of the disciples Jesus walks towards them. They are not expecting him. His appearance does not depend on their faith. They are too busy dealing with the storm going on around them to think about Him.
No, the love of Jesus does not depend on my faith. His love is unconditional and eternal. Like the disciples, I am glad that He has decided to get in the boat with me.    

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