W.I.S.E. Bible Study

Matthew 14:28-31 “Peter said to him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how [strong] the wind was, he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” I have to admire Peter’s gumption. He sees Jesus’ walking on water and wants to do that. Peter, put’s his foot in his mouth, tries the impossible, denies Jesus…the list goes on. I have to love him though because he is so human. He isn’t a larger-than-life superhero. No, he is very like you and me. Jesus final words to him can speak to us: O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” Is there something in our life that we started but strong winds came along and we have gotten discouraged? Fear not, keep your eyes on Jesus as he has called you out to ...

  “On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.'”  – John 7:37-38 Door County area has lots of water. It is the “thumb” of land sticking into lake Michigan. There are also rivers and creeks. Water. Our trip had warm temperatures, and we packed plenty of water. Hydration is important. I find the older I get the more I make sure I am hydrating. Living water from Christ is something that ensures all that Jesus taught and died for. I want living waters in me so that I can tell others about faith and give hope. Jesus says to go to him and drink. Today is a good day to drink the living waters by praying, turning to scripture and studying words that feed your soul. Commit yourself to helping community, that is others for aren’t we all about 95 % water on the path…  

Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” Psalm 55:22 Faith on the road. Our road trip with Big Sky has us looking for adventures. So far, seven lighthouses. We are at a state park that we have not been at in years. It is peaceful. Yet on this beautiful sunny morning it is important to remember the Lord. I am thankful that the glitches are not big problems. Sometimes you just make do. Such as when you discover there are no forks (not sure how that even happens) you dig in your purse and find three sets of chopsticks. Life is good. Today cast your cares on the Lord with confidence that the Lord will sustain you and let you never be shaken on the path…

  In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to the Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 Light. Big Sky is traveling today. We are on a road trip to see different lighthouses. Light. I think about how lighthouses provided a beacon of hope to those on the water. God calls us to be a beckon to others. The light of hope is specific. We are to be a light pointing to the hope found in faith. Today think about how you can be that light of hope to others. How do you shine the love, care, guidance, etc of God to others? Well, we are almost to Port Washington, then Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Kewaunee, and our Camping spot of Potawatomi, on the path…

This morning I would like to pray for all those affected by yesterday’s weather. John 13:34 states: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”  I can not image the devastation and loss. Even those having no electricity and having to clean up can be exhausting. Today, take a moment to pray for those in need. I know there will be places helping out that a person can help with, but first prayer. I am thankful that there wasn’t loss of life. I am thankful for the much needed rain. My heart goes out to those who have lost so much and start the process of rebuilding on the path….  

 Romans 8:25 “But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” Patience. I know I have spoken about patience before, but it is a worthy virtue to speak about again. Yesterday I had to do some work in my garden. I see peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants growing. I need to be patient. Yet today’s verse reminds us that sometimes we don’t see what we have prayed and asked for. We need to wait patiently. It will come, maybe not in the exact form we asked for, but it will come. Patience. Today think about what you need to be patient with. What have you asked for that hasn’t come yet and needs your patience? Lord, grant me patience. May I know that you do answer and waiting is part of the journey on the path…