01/09/2024
Text: Matthew 14:22-31
Topic: Lord, Save Me
Introduction: In our village, there is this species of beans which first comes to break hunger called 'mai ceto.' I welcome us to the month of our salvation (deliverance). This also marks the beginning of the Ember months. We have gone through tough times as a people and as a nation. We have gone through many hurdles but we have enjoyed the mercies of the Lord. This reminds us of Psalm 23:6a "Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives...' To enter the ninth month is 'Just the Lord.'
I dedicate the above passage to all my friends. This was an an experience of Jesus' disciples who at first saw Jesus but couldn't recognize him. They 'thought it was a ghost...' (v26) Many funny experiences must have caused us not to recognize Jesus for the past eight months and so we were terrified.
For this new month, I admonished us to take courage as it is 'the Lord' with you in this journey.
I wish you the boldness of Peter to step out in faith and walk on your impossibilities. Yes, people always think of the negative on Peter and will always forget about his positive sides. One positive thing is that 'he walked on the water's even if he sank. Move out of your crisis zone and face the Lord who saves. You will record a significant breakthrough this month because you will meet with the 'Lord who saves.'
When Peter discovered he was sinking he cried out. Remember to cry out when you are overtaken by many uncertainties. Cry out to the Lord who journeys with you and he will reach to you with his hand.
May you cry out your challenges and the Lord will offer his hand to deliver you from your opposers and destiny quenchers. You will do the unusual this month because the Lord who saves shall grant you the enablement.
May your faith be renewed this month of September.
I love you all
