But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. (Matthew 14:24-27) Take a moment to imagine yourself in the middle of this situation. You hear t

And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. (Matthew 14:23)   Jesus went alone to pray and recharge. Did you know you need to do the same? The assignment God has given you will also drain you. People will drain you. Even ministry drains you. Doing good things, God things, still drain you. So Jesus shows us the rhythm of walking in the miraculous: pour out, then pull away. This comes rig

And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. (Matthew 14:22)   Scripture tells us that Jesus “constrained”  them to get in the ship. The word “ constrained” means to compel with urgency.  Jesus insisted they do this. He wasn’t letting them negotiate or debate. Some Christians question God when God gives them a plan. Delayed obedience is just disguised disobedience. Jesus told