Disjointed

I got on here, intending to write something about Jonah - something that's been "simmering" in my thoughts for a while.

But...I'm feeling rather disjointed.

I find my thoughts going back to another story.  Last week's Sunday School lesson.

Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowd.  After He had dismissed them, He went up on a mountainside by Himself to pray.  Later that night, He was there alone, and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake.  When the disciples saw Him walking on the lake, they were terrified. " It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear.

But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage!  It is I.  Don't be afraid."

"Lord, if it's You," Peter replied, "tell me to come to You on the water."

"Come," He said.

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.  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?"

And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down.  Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God."

- Matthew 14:22-33 (NIV)

The Lord used that story over and over in my heart last week as I was preparing the lesson.  I'll just say I don't think He's done teaching me from it, yet.  (It's amazing how many life-lessons are packed in those twelve verses!!)

This song and this song have been running through my head all day...

And I'm going to end this disjointed post here and take care of the rest of the day's projects.

Hopefully soon I'll find time (and brain power) to write a coherent update on the happenings around.  With pictures.  :)

G'day, Mates.