Reaching down to take hold of us

"He reached down from on high and took hold of me;
he drew me out of the deep waters." - Psalm 18:16

These words from David immediately reminded me of the incident in the Gospels where Jesus reaches down to Peter and rescues him from drowning. What started out as a moment of courageous faith for Peter, turns into a desperate plea for help. Jesus obliges and reaches out to help Peter but uses the incident to remind him to lean fully into the power of Christ. 

"But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” - Matthew 14:30-31

As we take steps of faith today, let us not be afraid of failing - Jesus is with us all the way and he will reach down and help us up when we get in over our heads.

Living in Grace

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18

As you begin this new gift that God has given us all, may you be reassured of the presence of God with us at all times. I was reading Psalm 18 and thought that these words would be a great way to start the new year.

"I love you, Lord, my strength.

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
 my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
 my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." - Psalm 18:1-2

Later on in the same Psalm we see this incredible words of encouragement and promise.

As for God, his way is perfect:
    The Lord’s word is flawless;
    he shields all who take refuge in him.
³¹ For who is God besides the Lord?
    And who is the Rock except our God?
³² It is God who arms me with strength
    and keeps my way secure.

May the Spirit of God arm you with whatever strength you need for today and for the year that lies ahead.

Living in Grace

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How awesome is this?

I love it when I stumble across something that "jumps out" at me. This is exactly what happened when I read these words from Psalm 18 today.

"I love you, God—
    you make me strong.
God is bedrock under my feet,
    the castle in which I live,
    my rescuing knight.
My God—the high crag
    where I run for dear life,
    hiding behind the boulders,    safe in the granite hideout." - Psalm 18:1 (Message)

There is so much encouragement and promise in these words. God is our bedrock, our castle, our rescuing knight and so much more...

May you find rest and comfort in these words.

Living in Grace
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