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Jesus Walking on Water
François Boucher Cathédrale Saint-Louis
(1766) Versailles
What if God challenges us to jump out of the boat in this Year of Faith ?
What if He allows people to cross our path who are very different than our usual familiar acquaintances, who have questions we think we have rehearsed answers for, that pull us out of our comfort zone and make us look deeper into ourselves than we’ve looked in a long time. We study, we pray, we think about those who are without the Lord and assure ourselves that if only we get that chance to talk to them, we’ll reach into our pocket of prayer and memorized Scripture and tell them just what they need to know.
Saturday was just such a day for me. On my way home from running errands I decided to stop and see a family member visiting from out of town for whom I’ve have been praying over 30 years. We’ve had our ups and downs…Well, OK, we’ve had some knock down drag out’s in our younger years. At one point he thought I was a crazy Christian fanatic and wrote me off as a sad sap who can’t cope with reality but for clinging to my religion crutch.
—Follow me to Suscipio for the rest of the story
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January 15th, 2013 at 5:15 pm
What is the point having a Leader who walks on water if we are not prepared to follow Him?
God bless.
January 15th, 2013 at 5:26 pm
Very true, Victor..I think the word ‘prepared’ is the key to understanding the point for me. I have to be prepared, not fearful, not prideful, not worried that I won’t succeed, not even worried that I might get run over by a Mack truck…LOL
Always appreciate you stopping by Blessings and +
January 16th, 2013 at 11:17 pm
Caroline,
I love stories like this. They go to show the power of prayer and how God’s timing is always perfect. Good for you for loving him enough to jump out of the boat and keep your eyes on Jesus while doing it.
January 17th, 2013 at 1:46 am
Karin, I sometimes hesitate to tell the stories..but then, I think this is how we all relate to one another–in our everyday real lives. And you know by now..any good in me is all because of His grace.
Always grateful that you stop by.
Blessings and +