Desperate for Rescue

Published: Sept. 1, 2019, 10 a.m.

Matthew 14:22\u201327\nImmediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, \u201cIt is a ghost!\u201d and they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, \u201cTake heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.\u201d\n\nExodus 3:14\nGod said to Moses, \u201cI am who I am.\u201d And he said, \u201cSay this to the people of Israel: \u2018I am has sent me to you.\u2019\xa0\u201d\n\nIsaiah 43:11\nI, I am the Lord, and besides me there is no savior.\n\nMatthew 14:28\u201333\nAnd Peter answered him, \u201cLord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.\u201d He said, \u201cCome.\u201d So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, \u201cLord, save me.\u201d Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, \u201cO you of little faith, why did you doubt?\u201d And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, \u201cTruly you are the Son of God.\u201d