Three Angels Broadcasting Network Devotional
Among the Waves.
By Denielle Babb | September 13
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
The winds whistled and howled as the mighty waves were tossed to and fro. This storm was fierce. The men on board worked desperately to keep the boat afloat, but the small vessel was no match for the raging power of the sea. Meanwhile, in the stern of the ship, Jesus, the Son of God, lay peacefully asleep. In fear for their lives, “His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, ‘Lord, save us! We are perishing!’ But He said to them, ‘Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?’ Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.” Matthew 8:25–26.
Now, sometime later, Matthew 14 says that the disciples find themselves in the midst of another storm, struggling hard to regain control. Once again, the winds are boisterous and the waves crash over the sides of their small fishing boat; and once again, they fear there is no hope for their survival. However, this time Jesus is not with them in the boat. What are they to do without Jesus to calm
their storm?
Just then, Jesus comes to them, walking on the water. Has He come to calm the winds and waves? No. Instead, He permits Peter to walk out to Him on the water. As the waves crash around him, Peter begins walking toward Jesus; but his fears soon overtake him. Taking his eyes off Jesus and directing his attention to the storm, he begins
to sink.
“Lord, save me!” he cries, and immediately, Jesus reaches out His hand and catches Peter, pulling him out of the sea.
We all face trials in our lives. Though some may be bigger than others, no matter what their size, they all seem to beat down on us like wind and waves beat against a small boat in troubled waters. Sometimes, we expect God to calm our storms and return everything back to normal—and sometimes He does. However, at other times, God chooses not to calm our storm, but calls us instead to keep our eyes fixed on Him as He gives us the strength to walk among the waves. God knows what is best for us and He allows us to go through certain things because He knows that in the end, it will make
us stronger.
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you.”
Isaiah 43:2.
Let us never forget that God is able and faithful. We are never too deep where He cannot reach and pull us out of the sea.
Among the Waves.
By Denielle Babb | September 13
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
The winds whistled and howled as the mighty waves were tossed to and fro. This storm was fierce. The men on board worked desperately to keep the boat afloat, but the small vessel was no match for the raging power of the sea. Meanwhile, in the stern of the ship, Jesus, the Son of God, lay peacefully asleep. In fear for their lives, “His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, ‘Lord, save us! We are perishing!’ But He said to them, ‘Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?’ Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.” Matthew 8:25–26.
Now, sometime later, Matthew 14 says that the disciples find themselves in the midst of another storm, struggling hard to regain control. Once again, the winds are boisterous and the waves crash over the sides of their small fishing boat; and once again, they fear there is no hope for their survival. However, this time Jesus is not with them in the boat. What are they to do without Jesus to calm
their storm?
Just then, Jesus comes to them, walking on the water. Has He come to calm the winds and waves? No. Instead, He permits Peter to walk out to Him on the water. As the waves crash around him, Peter begins walking toward Jesus; but his fears soon overtake him. Taking his eyes off Jesus and directing his attention to the storm, he begins
to sink.
“Lord, save me!” he cries, and immediately, Jesus reaches out His hand and catches Peter, pulling him out of the sea.
We all face trials in our lives. Though some may be bigger than others, no matter what their size, they all seem to beat down on us like wind and waves beat against a small boat in troubled waters. Sometimes, we expect God to calm our storms and return everything back to normal—and sometimes He does. However, at other times, God chooses not to calm our storm, but calls us instead to keep our eyes fixed on Him as He gives us the strength to walk among the waves. God knows what is best for us and He allows us to go through certain things because He knows that in the end, it will make
us stronger.
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you.”
Isaiah 43:2.
Let us never forget that God is able and faithful. We are never too deep where He cannot reach and pull us out of the sea.
Three Angels Broadcasting Network Devotional
Among the Waves.
By Denielle Babb | September 13
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
The winds whistled and howled as the mighty waves were tossed to and fro. This storm was fierce. The men on board worked desperately to keep the boat afloat, but the small vessel was no match for the raging power of the sea. Meanwhile, in the stern of the ship, Jesus, the Son of God, lay peacefully asleep. In fear for their lives, “His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, ‘Lord, save us! We are perishing!’ But He said to them, ‘Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?’ Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.” Matthew 8:25–26.
Now, sometime later, Matthew 14 says that the disciples find themselves in the midst of another storm, struggling hard to regain control. Once again, the winds are boisterous and the waves crash over the sides of their small fishing boat; and once again, they fear there is no hope for their survival. However, this time Jesus is not with them in the boat. What are they to do without Jesus to calm
their storm?
Just then, Jesus comes to them, walking on the water. Has He come to calm the winds and waves? No. Instead, He permits Peter to walk out to Him on the water. As the waves crash around him, Peter begins walking toward Jesus; but his fears soon overtake him. Taking his eyes off Jesus and directing his attention to the storm, he begins
to sink.
“Lord, save me!” he cries, and immediately, Jesus reaches out His hand and catches Peter, pulling him out of the sea.
We all face trials in our lives. Though some may be bigger than others, no matter what their size, they all seem to beat down on us like wind and waves beat against a small boat in troubled waters. Sometimes, we expect God to calm our storms and return everything back to normal—and sometimes He does. However, at other times, God chooses not to calm our storm, but calls us instead to keep our eyes fixed on Him as He gives us the strength to walk among the waves. God knows what is best for us and He allows us to go through certain things because He knows that in the end, it will make
us stronger.
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you.”
Isaiah 43:2.
Let us never forget that God is able and faithful. We are never too deep where He cannot reach and pull us out of the sea.
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