Take Courage – July 12, 2020
Command: Take courage
Matthew 14:27
27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”
Story: Promise fulfilled - Isaac's birth
Genesis 21:1 – 34
(Mutiny, pp. 82-91)
When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind:
- What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the Holy Spirit?
- What do I learn about man/ people?
- What troubles or bothers me? What does the Holy Spirit reveal to me in light of this?
- How does the command connect to the story?
- What is God saying to me (or what should I obey) & what am I going to do about it?
- Do I have any fears, doubts, or resistance in keeping this command?
- What does this command reveal about the condition of my heart – what do I really believe and what do I really want?