Meditations With James Arheghan

Season 5 Episode 202

17 min · 21. juli 2026
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Main Scripture:Matthew 14:30 — “But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.” In this episode of Meditations, we reflect on Peter’s experience of walking on water and beginning to sink when his focus shifted from Jesus to the storm around him. Peter started well because he responded to the word of Jesus: “Come.” But when he saw the wind, fear entered his heart. This episode reminds us that many times, we do not sink because God has stopped helping us; we begin to sink because our focus has changed. The wind may be real, but it is not greater than the Word of God. The storm may be loud, but it is not stronger than the Savior. Peter’s simple prayer, “Lord, save me,” teaches us that we can call on Jesus even when our faith feels weak. We do not have to wait until we are completely overwhelmed before we cry out to Him. The good news is that Jesus is near, and His hand is still strong enough to save. Key Lessons 1. Faith begins with the Word of God.Peter walked on water because Jesus said, “Come.” 2. The storm does not cancel the promise.Peter walked in the middle of troubled waters, not after the storm had ended. 3. Focus determines whether we walk or sink.As long as Peter looked to Jesus, he walked above what should have swallowed him. 4. Fear enters when the storm becomes bigger in our eyes than the Savior. 5. A simple, sincere prayer can reach Jesus.Peter cried, “Lord, save me,” and Jesus immediately stretched out His hand. Reflection Question What are you focusing on right now: the wind around you or the Christ who called you? Prayer Lord Jesus, help me to keep my eyes on You. When the storms of life become loud and fear tries to enter my heart, strengthen my faith. Save me from doubt, discouragement, and fear. When I begin to sink, stretch forth Your hand and lift me up again. Amen. Closing Thought The storm may be loud, but Jesus is near. You may be beginning to sink, but you are not beyond His reach.

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Main Scripture:Matthew 14:30 — “But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.” In this episode of Meditations, we reflect on Peter’s experience of walking on water and beginning to sink when his focus shifted from Jesus to the storm around him. Peter started well because he responded to the word of Jesus: “Come.” But when he saw the wind, fear entered his heart. This episode reminds us that many times, we do not sink because God has stopped helping us; we begin to sink because our focus has changed. The wind may be real, but it is not greater than the Word of God. The storm may be loud, but it is not stronger than the Savior. Peter’s simple prayer, “Lord, save me,” teaches us that we can call on Jesus even when our faith feels weak. We do not have to wait until we are completely overwhelmed before we cry out to Him. The good news is that Jesus is near, and His hand is still strong enough to save. Key Lessons 1. Faith begins with the Word of God.Peter walked on water because Jesus said, “Come.” 2. The storm does not cancel the promise.Peter walked in the middle of troubled waters, not after the storm had ended. 3. Focus determines whether we walk or sink.As long as Peter looked to Jesus, he walked above what should have swallowed him. 4. Fear enters when the storm becomes bigger in our eyes than the Savior. 5. A simple, sincere prayer can reach Jesus.Peter cried, “Lord, save me,” and Jesus immediately stretched out His hand. Reflection Question What are you focusing on right now: the wind around you or the Christ who called you? Prayer Lord Jesus, help me to keep my eyes on You. When the storms of life become loud and fear tries to enter my heart, strengthen my faith. Save me from doubt, discouragement, and fear. When I begin to sink, stretch forth Your hand and lift me up again. Amen. Closing Thought The storm may be loud, but Jesus is near. You may be beginning to sink, but you are not beyond His reach.

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