Recreate Church, Pastor Michael Shockley—Service, Sunday, May 30, 2021

Following Jesus.

Today Billy Huneycutt is standing in for Pastor Michael and delving into Matthew on the topic of following Jesus.  What it means to follow Jesus and how hard it can be to follow Jesus, as Peter found out.  What is the cost?  A LOT.  But there is no better life than following Jesus, wholeheartedly.  Having a personal relationship with Jesus and loving Him with all your heart, all of your soul and all of your mind.

(Disciple's Study Bible Notes) Jesus walked on water to help the disciples in distress. Instead of recognizing help coming, the disciples let the miracle terrify them. Peter tested Jesus by asking permission to walk on water, too. Jesus tested Peter’s faith by inviting him to come. Doubt made Peter fail. Jesus’s actions led the disciples to reaffirm their faith in Christ as God’s Son. God’s miracles reaffirm our faith and lead us to commit ourselves more deeply to his work.

Today’s bible verses are found in several chapters of Matthew: 14: 22-23, 16: 16 and 26: 31.  Also, Phillipians 2: 12.