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Walking on Water - Week of April 21, 2019

Matthew 14:28-30 King James Version (KJV)

28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

Today we celebrate the resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Bless the Wonderful Name Jesus.
Because He lives we can stand on the assurance that we live also.  Presently and for eternity.  Jesus paid it all.  The account has been settled.
Jesus said, "I am the way."  He told us, "follow me." He proclaimed, "I am the Resurrection and the Life."  He declared, "I and my Father are one."  He invites us, "Come unto me."  He instructs us, "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God."
Right now just as with Peter the Lord extends the invitation for us to walk on water.  Water walking exemplifies surrender.  Water walking requires unwavering faith.  To walk on water our life must be surrendered.
Just thinking about Jesus.  O the blood of Jesus.  Shed for you and for me.
Pondering the words of the songwriter: "One day when I was lost He died upon the cross.  I know it was the blood for me."  Jesus.  Just Jesus. Only Jesus could satisfy the requirement of God to secure our redemption.  
I feel like walking on water.  I know the currents will hold me.  I know my passage will be safe.  Jesus is the Captain.  Whether in the safety of a boat signifying the good times or outside of the boat almost submerged in grief, illustrating perilous times, I see the lifeboat coming.  It is Jesus at the helm.
Salvation.
Easter morning or Resurrection Sunday however you acknowledge the day, the importance is in the one who has provided our eternal life. Jesus. Walking on water. Jesus, carrying an old rugged cross.  Jesus, at Mt. Calvary. Jesus rising from the dead with all power in His hands.  Jesus.
Glory to His Name.  I am so thankful. I have such joy in my soul.  I am walking on water, my Lord and I.
God bless!
in Christ, 
Sis. Stephanie

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