“The waters grew rough. When they had rowed three or three and a half miles, they saw Jesus … walking on the water; and they were terrified. But he said to them, ‘It is I. Don’t be afraid.’”
John 6:18-20
One of the greatest comforts of our lives as believers is knowing that while we are in the storm, Jesus is on the throne. Every crashing wave of disappointment and grief in our lives is there somehow to draw us nearer to Him and to show us that He will not leave us or forsake us.
The “It is I” portion of this Bible verse is of particular interest because the original Greek words there do not say “It is I.” Rather, they say, “I am.” And this is the same “I am” wording that God used when telling Moses through the burning bush who He is. The great I Am had spoken! God— who is I Am—would lead His people out of slavery in Egypt, would lead His disciples through the stormy waves, and continues to lead you and me today through the turbulent waters of this world.
When Jesus got into the boat, immediately the boat was at the shore, finally at its destination with just His presence making it happen. He gets right into our lives, too, and promises to bring us safely into His harbor. He is powerful enough to do it; He is loving enough to want to.
The “It is I” portion of this Bible verse is of particular interest because the original Greek words there do not say “It is I.” Rather, they say, “I am.” And this is the same “I am” wording that God used when telling Moses through the burning bush who He is. The great I Am had spoken! God— who is I Am—would lead His people out of slavery in Egypt, would lead His disciples through the stormy waves, and continues to lead you and me today through the turbulent waters of this world.
When Jesus got into the boat, immediately the boat was at the shore, finally at its destination with just His presence making it happen. He gets right into our lives, too, and promises to bring us safely into His harbor. He is powerful enough to do it; He is loving enough to want to.
Scripture Focus
John 6:16-21
Insight
Heavenly Father, my great I Am, please change who I am, making me trust more and more in You and Your love for me. Amen
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