June 26 2011 When You Feel You're Sinking

When You Feel You're Sinking

Matt. 14:22-32
Verse 30 -But when he saw he wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, Lord save me.

LESSONS FROM JESUS WHEN I'M SINKING

1. Storms come to God's best people.

Verse 22 – Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side.

2. The Lord of the storm is praying.

Verse 23 – He went up into the hills by Himself to pray.

John 17:9 – I pray for them.

3. He is watching.

Verse 24 – The boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves.

Matt. 10:30 – Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

4. He will also come to us. 

Verse 25 – During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake.

5. He will help us.

Verse 32 – When He climbed into the boat, the wind died down.

Heb. 13:5 – Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.

John 14:1 – Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in Me.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I'M SINKING

1. Have courage.

Mark 6:50 – Jesus said to them, take courage, it is I, don't be afraid.

2. Take a risk in Faith.

Verse 28-29 – Lord, if it is You , Peter replied, tell me to come to You on the water. Come, Jesus said. So Peter got out of the boat, walked on the water and came to Jesus.

3. Stay focused on Jesus.

Verse 30 – But when Peter looked around at the high waves, he was terrified and began to sink. Save me Lord, he shouted.

4. Don't doubt.

Verse 31 – Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and caught him. You of little faith He said, why did you doubt?