The Perfect Role Model

Just had to share my daily devotional reading with you.

"But what about you?" He asked.  "Who do you say I am?"  Simon Peter answered, " You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." -Matthew 16:15-16 NIV
     Jesus repeatedly asked this question to those who followed after Him.  He knew that in a short while He would be gone.  And all these fledgling Christians would have to bolster their faith were His words and actions.  Jesus wanted to be sure they would not allow the world's viewpoint to diminish who He was.
     My prayer today is that we be reminded who Jesus was and how He lived in order to be  more like Him in our every day life today and every day there after.

See The Rainbow Amidst The Clouds

     Haven't written in a while.  Been in the midst of storms in my life.  Although minor, they seemed a lot more destructive to my soul.  I know that I am not the only one in this situation.  So as I read today, I came across some encouraging words and just felt lead to share them.  So here they are, hope they offer you the same uplifting that I longed for and found.

Matthew 8:23-24
When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him.  And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being covered with the waves; but Jesus Himself was asleep.
     Jesus took the disciples to the height of the storm's raging fury, yet all the time He was with them.  Yes, the storms of life will attempt to ravage me but Christ is there, amid the frenzy, ready to deliver by just the power of His Word.
     Shows hope amidst the troubles of this world.  Though we are afraid or overwhelmed, He is ever present in our lives, seeing us through the storms that come our way.  He is simply asking us to see the rainbow amidst the clouds.  Keep your focus on Him and no matter what the world throws your way, you will overcome.