And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. (Matt. 14:25.) Out on the sea the twelve were sent, Faithful to Christ they rowed, content; But the ship soon struck a fearsome gale, And the night closed in, and made them quail, As to the oars their backs they bent. Up, on the mountain height, went He Praying to God all night, was He; He saw the ship as it faced the storm, He saw the twelve, all afraid, forlorn; They rowed in a treacherous sea. Down from the mount the Master came, He walked upon the storm-swept main; It is I, be not afraid, said He, I have come to give you aid, said He, I am Lord of the wind and rain. Bid me then come, twas Peters cry. Ill walk with Thee though waves dash high; Come, said the Lord: as Peter drew near; He started to sink and cried with fear, Save me, Lord, or else I will die. Why didst thou look at wind and sea? Have faith, said Christ, and look to Me; Ill take thy hand, Im mighty to save, Trust thou in Me; we will walk the wave, Together, well conquer the sea. THE experience of the twelve on Galilee prefigures our experience: We, too, are out on a treacherous sea, battling with winds of false doctrines, and the waves of unprecedented worldliness. On the mountain-top in heaven, Christ is praying for us. Soon, very soon, He will leave the heights and come down to receive us unto Himself. Then, with us, He will return to the boat where His chosen people have been pulling at the oars. Then the Great Tribulation will cease, and the peace of God, and God of peace, shall rule. Hasten, O Lord, that most wonderful day. Come oer the mountains of Bether, we pray; Let Thine own crown Thee as blest Son of God, Speak to the nations; rule Thou with Thy rod. Gems of Gold: Daily Meditations.
Posted on: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 13:25:04 +0000
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