Matthew 14:28-33
When events, happenstance or even our own self worth challenge
the things we believe, we often begin to ask all sorts of questions and in some
cases we sink further into doubt. When the events around Peter snatch away his
determination to do as Jesus does, he also doubts. Jesus does not condemn
Peter’s doubt but rather reaches out his hand and encourages his faith, perhaps
a bit coarsely. We are reminded in the Gospel of John Chapter 15, that Jesus
says, “You did not choose me, but I chose you.” So as disciples, along with
Peter we strive to be like Jesus. Even though we may struggle in our faith,
have doubts, and often fail to be faithful, by our baptism, we, too, can take
it to heart that God has complete faith in us and continues to choose us.
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