Walking on the Waves 2

Matthew 14:26, "When the disciples saw him [Jesus] walking on the lake they were terrified. 'It's a ghost,' they said, and cried out in fear."

Sometimes Jesus comes when we least expect Him. Sometimes He comes at such a time or in such a way that we don't recognize Him. Also, we can become so caught up and so afraid in the storms of our lives that we don't realize that ,Jesus has come to us.

The story is told of a man who was caught in a flood. He climbed onto the roof of his house and prayed that God would rescue him. Some men came by in a boat and offered to take him to land, but the man said he was waiting for God to rescue him. A helicopter flew over, and the pilot offered to airlift the man to safety, but again the man refused, saying he was waiting for God to take care of him.

By and by a wave knocked the man into the water, and he drowned. When he got to heaven he asked God why He hadn't rescued him. God replied, I sent you a boat and a helicopter. What else were you waiting for?"

It is God's prerogative to answer our prayers in His way and according to His plans. We need to be pliable, flexible in His hand. But we also need to be wise enough to realize when God has answered our prayers and to recognize Him whenever, wherever, and however He comes to us.

Father, may I always be open to Your will and Your ways in my life. May I recognize Your hand when You move in answer to my prayers, even when Your answer is not what I expected. Amen.