A One-on-One with Jesus

One of my favorite stories/miracles of Jesus is when he walked on water and Peter tried to follow. There is a lot to gain from this passage (Matthew 14:22-33).

Here a couple of thoughts from this passage about BEING ONE and MAKING ONE:

v.23 - Jesus went up on a mountainside to pray by himself. This should be the theme verse for the B1 part of B1M1. Go to the mountain top before you send someone else there. (There is a great chapter in Bill Hybel's Courageous Leadership on this topic)

v. 28 - "Tell me to come." - Peter

Trust. Only time can build it...and it is a MUST for making disciples. Peter had been with Jesus long enough that he knew if Jesus said come, he could.

v. 29 - "Come." - Jesus

A good disciple maker will regularly challenge their apprentice to go further than they think they can...because our God is stronger than we think He is.

vs. 31 - Immediately

I love this word. Jesus never let him sink. When he started to sink...Jesus IMMEDIATELY responded to support him. A great message as we encourage people we love to get out of their "boats" - we will be there with you when you begin to sink.

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