The Presence of Jesus

“But He saith unto them, ‘It is I; be not afraid.’” (John 6:20)

It was night. The disciples of Jesus had gotten in a boat on the Sea of Galilee and were rowing toward Capernaum. When they were about three miles from shore a storm arose. They saw Jesus coming to them, walking on the sea. They were afraid when Jesus spoke the words of assurance found in our text.

Have you ever “launched out” away from the safe harbor and things started going from bad to worse? Perhaps you were stepping out by faith doing the will of God. Just when you think all is lost, Jesus makes His appearance. “I am here. Don’t be afraid.”

A little boy’s mother was in the hospital and so his dad was sleeping with the little fellow. It began to storm outside. The flashing lightning and the sound of thunder awakened the little guy. He reached over toward his dad and asked, “Daddy, are you there?” The dad responded, “Yes son. Daddy’s here. I will not leave you.”

Just as Jesus was with the disciples in the storm on the Sea of Galilee, we have the assurance that He will never leave us nor forsake us.