Matthew 14:22-33

      Like a bridge over troubled water

     Wind tossed seas, a rocking boat filled with worried men. A man walking on water who calms their fears and the seas. 

     According to the scripture reading, the apostles were not far from shore but they were buffeted and fearful. Jesus is walking on top of the water, on top of the stormy seas. How true then that with Him, we rise above any torment in our lives, any troubles seas, any doubts and fears. 

      When Peter walked on water it was his fear and doubt that made him falter and the Lord grasped him, holding him in safety.

      We can be in stormy seas ourselves or simply have a raging storm around us. We may fear our own demise as the logical end to the torment, whatever it is.   This brings to mind the current campaign, It Get's Better. We say that to anchor those who are in the midst of the storms in their own lives, the torment and fear of the unknown. We have contemporary support for those in need but we also have support in our timeless, all knowing and all loving Savior.   If we believe in the love of our Savior, if we believe that God made us unique and special and wants us to be happy then THAT is what we should be putting our faith and trust in, even more than any contemporary add campaign, no matter how beneficial and good that campaign or program is.

    Trust in the Lord and He will be your bridge over troubled water.