Saturday, May 11, 2013

Jesus walks on the water

Read this from John:

John 6:16-21 ESV
(16)  When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,
(17)  got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them.
(18)  The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing.
(19)  When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were frightened.
(20)  But he said to them, "It is I; do not be afraid."
(21)  Then they were glad to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going.

Now this section of Psalms 107:

Psalms 107:23-30 ESV
(23)  Some went down to the sea in ships, doing business on the great waters;
(24)  they saw the deeds of the LORD, his wondrous works in the deep.
(25)  For he commanded and raised the stormy wind, which lifted up the waves of the sea.
(26)  They mounted up to heaven; they went down to the depths; their courage melted away in their evil plight;
(27)  they reeled and staggered like drunken men and were at their wits' end.
(28)  Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.
(29)  He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed.
(30)  Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven.

Have you ever noticed this before?  It’s almost an exact prophecy of Jesus’ miracle of walking on the water.  Now notice in Psalms – they cried to the LORD – when in all caps it is God’s personal name – sometimes rendered Yahweh or Jehovah. To me, this passage is a clear teaching on the deity of Jesus.  Only God can calm the seas and Jesus did just that, therefore Jesus is God!

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