Sunday May 18, 4:30pm

Cabin Branch Elementary

14129 Dunlin St.

Clarksburg MD

 

"FAITH OVER FEAR"

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Life brings storms. Some of us have experienced  tornadoes, hurricanes or floods. And we’ve all had storms in our own lives. Whether facing challenges like failure, loss, or uncertainty (the list is far longer…), the choice remains: faith or fear?

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This week, we’ll explore Matthew 14:22-33, one of the most powerful Bible lessons about trusting faith over fear. Jesus' disciples in a boat and without Jesus find themselves in a big storm struggling against relentless waves and wind. Suddenly, Jesus appears, walking on the water! Fear grips them, and they mistake him for a ghost. But Jesus immediately reassures them: "Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid." His words remind us how fear distorts our perception, making us doubt even divine help.

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One of the disciples, Peter, emboldened by faith, steps onto the water. As long as his eyes stay fixed on Jesus, he walks forward. But the moment he focuses on the storm, fear takes hold, and he begins to sink. In desperation, he cries out: "Lord, save me!" Jesus reaches out, catches him, and asks: "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?"

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Faith isn’t the absence of storms. Faith is the decision to move forward despite them, believing that Jesus is near. Imagine yourself in a difficult moment. waves crashing, wind howling, doubt creeping in. Fear threatens to drown out your faith. But just as Jesus didn’t let Peter drown, he won’t let us drown either. When Peter called out, Jesus immediately reached out and pulled him up. That same rescue is available to us today.

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Join us this week as we learn about Faith Over Fear. The next time a storm and fear rises, remember that choosing faith doesn’t mean ignoring challenges. It means trusting that Jesus walks with us through the storm.