Matthew 14:22-36, NKJV
3 PHASES OF TRANSITION:
• Every transition begins with an end.
• Every transition ends with a new beginning.
• Every transition has a middle.
1. GOD’S PROVIDENCE COULD HAVE PLACED YOU THERE
Matthew 14:22, NKJV
Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side…
2. HIS PRAYERS WILL PROTECT YOU
Matthew 14:23, NKJV
And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray.
Mark 6:48, NKJV
Then He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them.
Matthew 14:24-25, NKJV
But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. Now in the fourth watch of the night…
3. HIS PRESENCE COMES TO YOU
Matthew 14:25, NKJV
Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them…
Isaiah 43:1-2, NKJV
But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you.
4. HIS POWER IS AVAILABLE
Matthew 14:25, NKJV
Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea.
Matthew 14:26-33, NKJV
And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God.”
Ephesians 1:17-18, NKJV
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.
5. HIS PROMISE ASSURES US
Matthew 14:34, NKJV
When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret. And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent out into all that surrounding region, brought to Him all who were sick, and begged Him that they might only touch the hem of His garment. And as many as touched it were made perfectly well.
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