05-07-2020, 09:09 AM
RESTORATION TODAY
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2020.
TOPIC: *STEP OUT OF THE BOAT*
"Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone." James 2:17.
*MESSAGE*
Peter gives us a wonderful example of taking a step of faith. Although he was mocked on various occasions for his innocence, he was a faithful servant who loved Jesus with all of his heart. Matthew 14:25-29 paints a beautiful picture of Peter's faith and trust in Jesus.
He is given the opportunity to internally and externally act in faith by stepping off the safety and comfort of his boat. Amidst the crashing of waves and rolling of thunder, Peter takes a step of faith toward the ultimate goal: Jesus. We can make fun of Peter all we want, but if we're really honest with ourselves, would we have been faithful enough to step off that boat if we were in his shoes?
Sometimes having faith means engaging in something so bold that you will end up looking stupid if Jesus doesn't come through. The reality is, we all want to walk on water, but none of us wants to step off the boat. It's time to initiate our faith. It's time to step off the boat. Ultimately, hearing the Word initiates faith; speaking the word activates faith; doing the Word demonstrates faith.
*ACTION POINT*
Ponder on this: "Hearing the Word initiates faith; speaking the Word activates faith; doing the Word demonstrates faith." - Be a doer, not just a hearer or speaker.
*SCRIPTURES*
Hebrews 11:6; James 1:22-25.
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Lord, thank you for your Word to me today;
2. Father, help me to take action on the instructions in your Word in a Jesus' name;
3. Father, I remember my family and friends who are going through a tough time, let faith arise in their hearts in the name of Jesus.
*THE BIBLE OF THE YEAR*
Num. 18 , Prov. 15, James 1 .
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2020.
TOPIC: *STEP OUT OF THE BOAT*
"Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone." James 2:17.
*MESSAGE*
Peter gives us a wonderful example of taking a step of faith. Although he was mocked on various occasions for his innocence, he was a faithful servant who loved Jesus with all of his heart. Matthew 14:25-29 paints a beautiful picture of Peter's faith and trust in Jesus.
He is given the opportunity to internally and externally act in faith by stepping off the safety and comfort of his boat. Amidst the crashing of waves and rolling of thunder, Peter takes a step of faith toward the ultimate goal: Jesus. We can make fun of Peter all we want, but if we're really honest with ourselves, would we have been faithful enough to step off that boat if we were in his shoes?
Sometimes having faith means engaging in something so bold that you will end up looking stupid if Jesus doesn't come through. The reality is, we all want to walk on water, but none of us wants to step off the boat. It's time to initiate our faith. It's time to step off the boat. Ultimately, hearing the Word initiates faith; speaking the word activates faith; doing the Word demonstrates faith.
*ACTION POINT*
Ponder on this: "Hearing the Word initiates faith; speaking the Word activates faith; doing the Word demonstrates faith." - Be a doer, not just a hearer or speaker.
*SCRIPTURES*
Hebrews 11:6; James 1:22-25.
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Lord, thank you for your Word to me today;
2. Father, help me to take action on the instructions in your Word in a Jesus' name;
3. Father, I remember my family and friends who are going through a tough time, let faith arise in their hearts in the name of Jesus.
*THE BIBLE OF THE YEAR*
Num. 18 , Prov. 15, James 1 .