Contemplative Bible Reading

Matthew 14:29 (New Living Translation)

“Yes, come,” Jesus said.

Sometimes the more powerful and meaningful messages Jesus gives us are also the briefest (hint to all of us who like to talk and talk and write and write and …).

This is what Jesus tells Peter right before Peter steps out of the boat and walks on water towards Jesus (consider that statement for a while).

Now I am going against what I just advocated:

“Yes.” Jesus is positive. Being a follower of Jesus is a positive, active life now and forever. It isn’t a “don’t do this don’t do that” existence. It is YES.

“Come.” It is obvious which way Jesus wants us to move. He wants us to move towards Him. The Creator wants me to be near Him. What a compliment. What an opportunity.

Yes, there is much in two words. Yes, there is much about our Savior in two words.