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Rhapsody of Realities

2013-07-17
Rhapsody of Realities

Rhapsody of Realities

July 17th, 2013

Matthew 14 gives us an account of how, on a certain evening, the disciples got into a ship to cross to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, ahead of Jesus. During their voyage, they were startled to see a man walking towards them on the water, and cried out in fear. Jesus was that man, and He immediately assuaged their fears, saying, "...Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid" (Matthew 14:27). Then, Peter answering, said, "....Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water" (Matthew 14:28); and the Master said to him,"Come" (Matthew 14:29).

 

Peter then stepped out of the ship and walked on the water to meet Jesus. When the Master said, " Come", any of disciples could have stepped out with Peter into the water, but only Peter did. Imagine how much more glorious and inspiring it would have been to read that the entire disciples walked on water!

 

It's like what happens even today with many in the Church. When the Word is given, maybe a word on healing, finances or on any other subject, only those who personalize the Word, and take corresponding action, will have it produce results in their lives. It might be a simple" get up," "walk," "come," or an instruction to give an offering: act on it immediately. Dont wait for a thunderous voice or a spectacular sound from heaven; simply act on the Word. It may not come in a spectacular way, but it is always supernatural, nonetheless.

 

In 1 Kings 19, when Elijah needed to hear from God, all the seemingly "spectacular" sings didn't have presence of God, until the still small voice, that said "...What doest thou here, Elijah?" (1 Kings 19:13). God's Word, instructions, leading, and guidance to you are supernatural; they'll produce the desired results when acted upon.

 

To continually experience the glory of God and the power of the Spirit, you'd have to always respond in faith to His Word and the prompting of the Spirit.

 

Confession

Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for training my Spirit to apprehend the realities of the Kingdom and respond to the instructions of the Holy Spirit to me, as I learn and walk in the light of your Word, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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