Trey Tuesday - February 22, 2011

From Matthew 14:23-36:

"Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side.
Jesus went up on a mountainside by Himself to pray."
Can you imagine it?!?
Jesus Christ, son of God, Savior of the World went to a quiet place and time to pray!
Can you say that for yourself?
As we begin this Trey Tuesday, find yourself a quiet place and time (even a few minutes alone in the bathroom will work!) to meet with God on behalf of Trey.

"Later that night, Jesus was there alone, and the (disciples') boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it."
Did you ever feel that way?
Far from any level of sanity and sanctity, being beaten by the waves of life because everything was going against you?

"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"

Christmas Eve 2010.  We all vividly remember the news of Trey's diagnosis:  It is cancer.

We can easily identify with the disciples' first instinct:  FEAR.

BUT>>>>  :0)

"But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

We know it!  We know Jesus has everything under control!

It is good to cry out to God when we are afraid!

We pray for Trey when he is afraid or screaming or unable to verbalize his feelings -

for him to somehow hear the voice of God calming him, giving him His peace.

May we all remember to listen to God's words in reply:  "It is I.  Do not 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."

Are you listening for God's command?

We know all the Bible verses that tell us not to be afraid, trust God, believe in His promises...

but are you listening so well you are prepared to take action?!?!

As we pray for Jay and Rachel we pray for them to be able to continue to hear the voice of God clearly

saying to them, "Come to Me."

We watch Jay and Rachel lead their family in walking close to God....please pray for God's loving arms to surround each of them, protect them and guide them always.

"But when Peter 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."

Let's keep our eyes on Jesus, NOT on the wind and waves of Trey's storm...

Let's not doubt, but have GREAT faith!

This is our prayer for Trey!

Keeping our eyes on Jesus:

May the winds of cancer die down!
May the cancer cells be destroyed!
May the health of Trey's body be strong!
May his blood cell counts be great!
May Joe and Bella be strong in health and mind and spirit!
May the God of walking-on-water-miracles fight Trey's fight and win his race against cancer!

"Then those who were in the boat worshiped Jesus, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God."

Amen and Amen!

Now THIS is the right focus!  :0)

And we are sooooo thankful for the focus of all of you on TEAM MITLO ONE - for the blessings that you have poured forth on the Mitlo family. May you be blessed because you have blessed others.

"When they had crossed over, they landed and when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding country. People brought all their sick to him and begged Him to let the sick just touch the edge of His cloak, and all who touched it were healed."