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Growing up in New Mexico meant that the largest body of water familiar to me was the Rio Grande – the Grand River, or more precisely, the Great River (or Large). In fact, my home was about a mile from the banks of the river. With a name like that, you would think it to be an impressive and imposing geographical feature. In the springtime, when the high mountain snow would melt, it actually was. But most of the year, it wasn’t. Some of this had to do with the fact that much of the river was diverted into channels so that the farmers could put it to good use growing chile and watermelon. In the spring, sometimes we would go down to the river to watch the waters rushing by. But at other times it was actually possible to walk across the river. With all the water drained away, and with care given to the marshy areas, sometimes the Great River was anything but.
So, when I first learned of the story of Jesus walking on water, I don’t remember being particularly impressed. But of course, he actually did walk on liquid stuff versus dried out mud. No matter: there is much to ponder and learn from the story of Jesus, a boat, a raging sea, and frightened disciples. Have you ever been, or are you now, dealing with raging seas? This story is for you.
Read Matthew 14:22-33. Then let’s worship together and listen to my message, “Seawalker.”
I’m looking forward to having our younger members providing significant leadership in our worship this Sunday. And I’m looking forward to welcoming you, in person or online, as our church family gathers.
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