45 Immediately, Jesus obliged his disciples to get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, toward Bethsaida, while he himself sent the crowd away. 46 And having sent the people off, he went by himself to the hillside to pray. 47 When evening came, the boat was far out on the lake, while he was alone on the land. 48 Jesus saw his disciples straining at the oars, for the wind was against them; and before daybreak he came to them, walking on the lake, and he was going to pass them by. 49 When they saw him walking on the lake, they thought it was a ghost and cried out; 50 for they all saw him and were terrified. But, at once, he called to them, “Courage! It is I; don’t be afraid!” 51 Then Jesus got into the boat with them, and the wind died down. They were completely astonished, 52 for they had not really grasped the fact of the loaves; their minds were dull.
---- my own,
Even while you are out in the world, you and those you love, I AM with you. I watch over each of you with attentive tenderness and care. You are unaware of the many dangers from which I have protected you by keeping you away from the wiles of the Enemy, who is constantly setting traps to ensnare you. You are in the boat of My Heart, and while the tempest rages all around you, I AM continually praying and interceding for you with My Father. No matter how high the waves, how rough the seas, how strong the wind that tosses you around, you will not perish. I keep you safe by the power of My Word. I, the only Mediator between My Father and you, make intercession for you without ceasing. My Father hears Me, He always hears Me. Trust in My promises rests in My Covenental love for you. When the storm is at its height, and you are terrified that you will perish, look at Me, hear Me say to you above the howling winds, "Courage! It is I, don't be afraid. I AM with you. I AM Emmanuel, the God who never leaves you. By My mighty Word and My strong arm, I will save you.
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