Today’s Scripture Readings:
Psalms 7:10-17
Genesis 24:52 - 26:16
Matthew 8:18-34
Proverbs 3:7-8
Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 8:18-34
"'Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?'" Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea and there was a great calm. And the men marveled, saying, "What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?
(Matthew 8:26-27 ESV)
Again
and again Jesus shows us his authority to heal, to cast out demons, to
do all sorts of miracles. In this text, he has authority over the
wind and sea.
I'm always struck that Jesus' miracles were nearly always focused on meeting someone's need: Bread for hungry people, healing for the sick, freedom for the demon possessed. Jesus knows our need and in his compassion he reaches out to us to meet that need.
The disciples were afraid as they were tossed by the wind and the wave. Jesus saw their need and brought peace to the storm.
What is your storm? Jesus knows about it. He sees it. He is able to calm your storm too.
Cast your cares on him. He really does care about you.
With Joy,
Pastor Jeff
Tomorrow’s Scripture Readings:
Psalm 8:1-9
Genesis 26:17 - 27:46
Matthew 9:1-17
Proverbs 3:9-10
©2004 by Jeffrey R. Syverson. Feel free to share with others, but give credit where credit is due.
I'm always struck that Jesus' miracles were nearly always focused on meeting someone's need: Bread for hungry people, healing for the sick, freedom for the demon possessed. Jesus knows our need and in his compassion he reaches out to us to meet that need.
The disciples were afraid as they were tossed by the wind and the wave. Jesus saw their need and brought peace to the storm.
What is your storm? Jesus knows about it. He sees it. He is able to calm your storm too.
Cast your cares on him. He really does care about you.
With Joy,
Pastor Jeff
Tomorrow’s Scripture Readings:
Psalm 8:1-9
Genesis 26:17 - 27:46
Matthew 9:1-17
Proverbs 3:9-10
©2004 by Jeffrey R. Syverson. Feel free to share with others, but give credit where credit is due.