Good morning boys and
girls!
Have
you ever been scared? Would anyone like to tell me about a time when you have
been scared? Has there ever been a time when someone told you to do something
and you were scared to do what they told you to do?
You
know, even people in the Bible were scared from time to time. For example, on
at least two occasions the disciples were scared. One time, the disciples
returned from a long trip and they were tired. Jesus told them to go with him
to a quiet place where they could rest. Unfortunately, the people found out
where Jesus and his disciples were, and they went to see them. Jesus had
compassion on them, so he taught them.
As
the day wore on, the people didn’t have anything to eat. The disciples urged
Jesus to send the people away to get something to eat, but Jesus told them to
give the people something to eat. The disciples didn’t have enough food, and
they didn’t have enough money to buy food. The disciples were scared, but Jesus
knew what he was going to do. Andrew found a little boy with a small lunch.
Jesus took the lunch, blessed it and gave it to the disciples to give out to
the people. Suddenly there was more than enough food-enough to fill twelve
baskets with leftovers.
After
Jesus dismissed the crowd the disciples got into a boat and started to cross a
lake. Before they got to the other side, it became dark and a storm came. The
disciples were afraid, and they were scared even more when they saw someone
walking on the water and coming toward them. The disciples recognized Jesus
when he said, “It is I, don’t be afraid.” Jesus calmed their fears, and they
invited him to get into the boat.
All
of us have been afraid at one time or another, even adults. Being scared is nothing
to be ashamed of. When we invite Jesus into our lives, we don’t have to be
afraid, because we aren’t alone.
Let’s
close our eyes and pray. Dear God, thank you for sending Jesus to help us,
especially when we are scared. Help us to remember that with Jesus we have
nothing to fear because he protects us with his love. In Jesus’ name we pray,
AMEN.
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