Saturday, October 24, 2015

Walking on Water – v4

Unlike the others
those huddled in the boat
afraid, frozen by the winds
the waves, crashing on the sides
fearing for their lives.

Peter went when the Master called him
walking on the water toward his brother
but fear grabbed him
when the winds would wail,
crying for the Master’s hand.

Trying to be faithful, certain,
to heed the Shepherd’s voice calling,
A prelude for his work, his mission,
once the Spirit descended on Pentecost
once the Spirit fell upon him in grace.

Leaving the nets by the shore
following the Savior’s leading;
Leaving the boat for the water’s skin
his faith enough to stand
upon the living water.

We are called to follow in Peter footsteps
the Rock upon the waves;
We are called to go, to stand
to serve our fellow man
in the ways revealed by God.

Each of us has a part
in the Master’s plan
a gift to do the work;
We are to follow our Savior’s way
to pick up our cross and walk.


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edited October 24, 2015
Walking on Water – v4

(editing version 2)
edited January 31, 2015
Walking on Water – v3
edited July 24, 2014
Walking on Water – v2
October 25, 2009
Walking on Water
Matthew 16:13-19
& Matthew 14:22-33
Isaiah 40:28-31 (Call to Worship)
Ephesians 3:14-20
Worship Theme: “This is not a spectator sport!”
& sermon by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
10/25/09

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