09/07/2026
To God Be Praised! What another blessed worship service at OHBC yesterday! The praise team ushered us into the Lord’s presence with Zion songs. It was a great reminder that “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!” (Psalm 150:6). It was also a blessing to partake of the Lord’s Supper together!
Matthew 14:22-33 provided the text for the sermon titled “Faith in Rough Waters.”
What do you do when the storm arrives while you are obeying Christ? In the text, the disciples found themselves in exactly that situation, and Jesus came to them walking on the water in their darkest moments. After Jesus assures the disciples that it is Him, take heart and be not afraid, the record says Peter makes a bold and astonishing request. In verse 28, Peter says, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”
Note, if you will, Jesus’s response. He did not say, “Be careful where you step. Make sure you have your life jacket on just in case.” Jesus said one word, “Come” (v. 29). The text teaches us that a miracle is always possible whenever you are willing to walk towards the Master.
Soon after Peter’s bold request, his faith was challenged when he looked at the wind and took his eyes off Jesus. Peter began to sink because he stopped trusting the one who told him to “Come.” Faith kept Peter on the water. Doubt pulled him underneath the water. When Peter cried, “Lord, save me!” Jesus did not hesitate. He lifted Peter above what was pulling him under. When Jesus and Peter stepped back into the boat together, the Bible says the wind ceased. That is the power of Jesus’s presence!
This passage shows that faith requires courage, conviction, and completion. The same God who provided for you on the shores of life is the same god who provides for you on the seas of life. If you are in a storm right now, remember this: what is above your head is still below His feet!
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