 Peter's bold step of faith onto the water, followed by his doubt and sinking, mirrors our own spiritual journey.. Day 3: Faith in the Face of Doubt Reading: Matthew 14:22-33 '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 Peter's bold step of faith onto the water, followed by his doubt and sinking, mirrors our own spiritual journey. There are times when God feels distant or His teachings seem hard to accept. In those moments, remember Peter's words: "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." Today, identify an area where you're struggling with doubt. Bring it honestly before God, asking Him to strengthen your faith. Like Peter, keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, even amidst life's storms. Día 3: Fe Frente a la Duda Lectura: Mateo 14:22-33 'Enseguida Jesús hizo que los discípulos subieran a la barca y se adelantaran al otro lado, mientras él despedía a la multitud. Después de despedir a la gente, subió a la montaña para orar a solas. Al anochecer, estaba allí él solo y la barca ya estaba bastante lejos de la tierra, zarandeada por las olas, porque el viento le era contrario. En la madrugada, Jesús se acercó a ellos caminando sobre el lago. Cuando los discípulos lo vieron caminando sobre el agua, quedaron aterrados. —¡Es un fantasma! —dijeron. Y llenos de miedo comenzaron a gritar. Pero Jesús dijo enseguida: —¡Cálmense! Soy yo. No tengan miedo. —Señor, si eres tú —respondió Pedro—, mándame que vaya a ti sobre el agua. —Ven —dijo Jesús. Pedro bajó de la barca y caminó sobre el agua en dirección a Jesús. Pero al sentir el viento fuerte, tuvo miedo y comenzó a hundirse. Entonces gritó: —¡Señor, sálvame! Enseguida Jesús le tendió la mano y, sujetándolo, lo reprendió: —¡Hombre de poca fe! ¿Por qué dudaste? Cuando subieron a la barca, el viento se calmó. Los que estaban en la barca lo adoraron diciendo: —Verdaderamente tú eres el Hijo de Dios. ' -Mateo 14:22-33 El valiente paso de fe de Pedro al caminar sobre el agua, seguido de su duda y hundimiento, refleja nuestro propio viaje espiritual. Hay momentos en que Dios se siente distante o Sus enseñanzas parecen difíciles de aceptar. En esos momentos, recuerda las palabras de Pedro: "Señor, ¿a quién iremos? Tú tienes palabras de vida eterna". Hoy, identifica un área donde estás luchando con la duda. Preséntala honestamente ante Dios, pidiéndole que fortalezca tu fe. Como Pedro, mantén tus ojos fijos en Jesús, incluso en medio de las tormentas de la vida. |