Courage

Matthew 14:25-26---And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit, and they cried out for fear.

Sometimes the supernatural nature of God brings fear to the heart of mere mortals like us. If you saw a human being walking on the water of a lake at night, you could be gripped with fear. In everyday life, we do not encounter ghosts or a walking Jesus on the lake. However, we do encounter many frightening circumstances in doing and being all God wants us to do and be. Perhaps in your home, work, or school life, you know you need to bring the knowledge of Christ to someone, but you are afraid to act. Perhaps in your relationships with friends, you need to take a stand on a moral issue, but you are afraid to speak the Lord's truth. In these situations and at many other times, you need to take courage and not be afraid.