A Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Calvary
African Methodist Episcopal Church

By Rev. Emmanuel B. Menager

Sunday November 17, 2002

Text & Topic: Matthew 14:29-31(from Contemporary English Version)

Mat 14:25 A little while before morning, Jesus came walking on the water toward his disciples.

Mat 14:26 When they saw him, they thought he was a ghost. They were terrified and started screaming.

Mat 14:27 At once, Jesus said to them, "Don't worry! I am Jesus. Don't be afraid."

Mat 14:28 Peter replied, "Lord, if it is really you, tell me to come to you on the water."

Mat 14:29 "Come on!" Jesus said. Peter then got out of the boat and started walking on the water toward him.

Mat 14:30 But when Peter saw how strong the wind was, he was afraid and started sinking. "Save me, Lord!" he shouted.

Mat 14:31 Right away, Jesus reached out his hand. He helped Peter up and said, "You surely don't have much faith. Why do you doubt?"

Mat 14:32 When Jesus and Peter got into the boat, the wind died down.

“Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged,
Take it to the Lord in Prayer.”