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Who is Jesus? Chapter 15 Jesus
quiets the storms in our Lives.
Jesus had been teaching parables and stories
while sitting in a boat. At the end of
the day he ended his teaching by likening a small mustard seed as to the Kingdom of God
Reading from Matthew 13:31-32 Jesus presented another parable to them,
saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took
and sowed in his field; and this is smaller than all other seeds, but when it
is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that
The Birds of the air come and find safety in It's Branches."
Jesus had been
teaching for a long while, and he was tired.
The crowds were not going home, so the best solution was to ask the boat
owners to take him to a quiet place across the sea to the other side. Jesus words, were "Let us Go Over to the
Other Side." Jesus knew ahead of time
that they would safely reach their destination.
As a side thought
here let me insert what I do when I fly on an airplane. As I approach the plane, I reach out to touch
the door and I softly say, "Let us Go Over to The Other Side." I enter the airplane with NO fear, because I
know that I shall reach my place of intention.
It might be a good thing for us to also practice saying this each time
as we enter our automobile or other vehicle of travel.
The small boat
was now out on the water, but a violent wind threw huge waves into the boat and
it was in danger of sinking. Was Jesus
worried? No he was asleep because He had
just experienced a full day and a nap was in order. The disciples however were terribly afraid,
and woke Jesus up saying, "Master, don't you care that we are perishing?"
Jesus stood up and said these words,
"Peace be Still," and immediately the wind calmed down and all was
well. The disciples were however puzzled
and said to each other; "What manner of man is this that ever the wind and
the sea obey him?"
Do you ever find
yourself in a situation where there seems to be only turmoil, and no way to
bring a quiet solution? First We need to
take time to pray in our quiet place. Then we will be able to softly say "Peace
be Still?" Understand that our
words have more power than we can ever imagine.
Jesus prayed in
private and received instruction from his Father God, then he went out with
Words of Power. As He spoke miracles
happened.
I am reminded of
Proverbs 18:21 that says, "Life and Death are in the power of the
tongue." and Deuteronomy 30:19 - I call heaven and earth to record this day
against you, I have set before you life
and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy
seed may live: The best answer is to chose Life.
The Lord spoke to
Joshua in chapter 1 saying: This book of the law shall not depart out of your
mouth; but you shall meditate therein day and night, that you may observe to do
according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make thy way
prosperous, and then you shall have good success.
Are you desiring
prosperity and success in your life?
Finding and writing down the scriptures that encourage you is a good
practice. Reading these inspiring words
out loud is a way to hear yourself say God's word. Faith comes by HEARING and hearing by the
Word.
Say with your mouth, and listen with your ears and the mustard seed faith
in you will grow in your heart into a giant tree, where others may come and
find shelter.
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