“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6.

Are you discouraged today?

Are you afraid of an uncertain future?

The Bible tells the story of a time when Jesus’ disciples were not only discouraged, but they were afraid for their very lives.

Jesus had told them to get into a boat and go over to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, and they obeyed.
But when they were a considerable distance from land, a fierce storm arose that terrified them.

Jesus, who had been on a mountain praying, went to meet the disciples, walking on the water.
Thinking He was a ghost, the disciples cried out in fear.
So Jesus immediately told them, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” Matthew 14:27. (more…)