There is a common saying in our culture, "God will not give you more than you can handle." Yet sometimes that is false. Consider the story related in Matthew 14:22-36, where Christ sends the disciples out onto the lake, they encounter a storm and are about to be sunk when Christ appears, walking on the water. Peter attempts to walk out to Christ (and does for a moment) before his fear and doubt make him sink. Christ saves him, steps into the boat and the winds cease. All are safe.
This story is told to us to point out a few things but the one I'd like you to think on today is this; Christ sent them onto the lake, into a storm. He sent them. They could not save themselves from the storm, but Christ could, and did.
Sometimes God sends you into a storm so you will have to rely on Him. You cannot handle everything in life by yourself, but with God's help, you can weather anything and come out safe on the far side.
This story is told to us to point out a few things but the one I'd like you to think on today is this; Christ sent them onto the lake, into a storm. He sent them. They could not save themselves from the storm, but Christ could, and did.
Sometimes God sends you into a storm so you will have to rely on Him. You cannot handle everything in life by yourself, but with God's help, you can weather anything and come out safe on the far side.
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