19 They had rowed about three or four miles, when they saw Jesus walking on the sea, and he was drawing near to the boat. They were frightened, 20 but he said to them, “It is I! Don’t be afraid!” 21 They wanted to take him into the boat, but immediately, the boat was at the shore to which they were going.
---- my own,
With Me nothing will be impossible. Embed this assurance in your heart and spirit and in your mind and recall it always, especially when you find the storm around you threatening to drown you and those you love. The disciples were three to four miles away from the shore when they saw Me walking on the water and approaching the boat. They were terrified when there was no reason for them to be. When you permit the fear of the unknown and the uncertainty of how your troubles and difficulties will ultimately be resolved, you invite anxiety, fear, and all kinds of doubts assail your mind as you envision how badly things could possibly pan out. Do not give your imagination free rein, or fear and anxiety will rob you of your peace. This is what the devil desires, and when you allow your fears to overwhelm you, you allow him to rob you of the assurance that you are Mine. In all circumstances, I Am with you. I have authority over your life. It is I who directs your ways. My plans for you are plans to give you life, a future, and hope that will lead you surely but surely through all the troubles and trials safely to Me. Be not afraid. Look for Me in the midst of the storm, no matter how dark the night, how stormy the seas that threaten to drown and destroy you, I AM WITH YOU. No harm will come to you or to those you love. I AM GOD, and My victory and triumph are yours as well, and no one can steal what belongs to Me. You belong to Me, and not only you but those you love so dearly and for whom you are so anxious. Be not afraid, ---- mine, it pleases My Father greatly to call every member of Your family His sons and daughters, and He delights in having Me share My inheritance with you.
