walking

Josh had heard a family rumor that his father, his grandfather and even his great-grandfather, all "walked on water" on their 21st birthday. Well, today was his 21st birthday and he figured if they could do it, so could he.

So, off he went in a boat with his friend Jake. When he got out in the middle of the lake, he got up and stepped out of the boat....and nearly drowned!

The next day, Josh asked his grandmother why he wasn't given the same gift as the others in his family. His grandmother told him that his father, grandfather and great-grandfather had all been born in February... not in August as he was.

(those of you south of the equator may have to be reminded that February is one of our coldest months and August one of our warmest)

Jesus, of course, didn't have the benefit of ice when he walked on water:

"So when [the disciples] had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near the boat; and they were afraid. But He said to them, 'It is I; do not be afraid.' " (John 6:19-20)

Like so many of Jesus' miracles, this one shows us his absolute control over nature. At times, when it seems that all is hopeless and no one has the ability to help in my life, I need to be reminded of the one who has such great power. Though the thought of such power might be a bit frightening, in the end it provides comfort.

"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us..." (Eph. 3:20)

May that power be a strength to you this day.