November 23, 2015:  SOAP #2181:  

Scripture:  Matthew (NIV) 14:32 And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down.  33 Then those who were in the boat worshipped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

Observation:   Jesus had approached their boat by walking on the water.  Peter challenged Jesus, “If that is you, tell me to come to you on the water.”  Peter walked on the water until he took his eyes off Jesus and began to look at the stormy waves; then he began to sink.  Jesus reached out and saved him and the two of them climbed into the boat.  Immediately the storm calmed and they worshipped Him, “Truly you are the Son of God.”    It is good to note that Jesus was the Son of God before He calmed the storm.  He had always been the Son of God.  He was the Son of God before the storm and remained the Son of God after the storm.

Application:  It is good for me to remember that Jesus is the Son of God while I am in the middle of the storm.  Jesus will never be more the Son of God than He is at this moment!

Prayer:   Lord, You are worthy of my worship before the storm, during the storm, and after the storm!  You have always been and will always be The Son of God!   Amen

Pastor Leon
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