Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I can trust Jesus if I’m afraid.
Faith Verse
Jeremiah 29:13 (NLT)
“If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.”
Question of the Day: How can we trust Jesus even when we’re afraid?
Read about It
Read: Matthew 14:28–33
Some people think of Peter as the disciple who took risks. He sometimes charged boldly into things. So it’s not surprising that he said to Jesus, “If it’s really you, tell me to come to you.” He started out strong and brave. But when he took his eyes off Jesus and saw the wind and waves around him, Peter became scared and began to sink. Jesus didn’t let him drown though. In fact, Jesus immediately reached out to help him get out of the water.
Peter was willing to call to Jesus because he knew that Jesus was worth trusting. We can trust Jesus too. He has proven His faithfulness over and over again. But sometimes we have a hard time trusting Him completely. It’s easy for us to take our eyes off Jesus just like Peter did. But if we will call out to Jesus, He will help us walk confidently and courageously through any storm that comes our way.
Talk about It
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Question 1. What did Peter do when Jesus said to come to Him? Answer 1. Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. (Matthew 14:29)
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| Question 2. What did the disciples do after seeing what Jesus had done?
Answer 2. They worshipped Him and said, “You really are the Son of God.” (Matthew 14:33)
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Question 3. Do you think you would have gotten out of the boat like Peter did? Why or why not? Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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Question 4. How do you think Peter’s friendship with Jesus changed after that night? Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. How can we trust Jesus even when we’re afraid?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
Jesus, I know that I can trust You in everything. Help me to have the courage to face my fears, even when it’s hard. Thank You for always being with me. Amen.