In Matthew 14, Jesus, knowing the Disciples were going into a storm, constrained then to get into their boat and cross the Lake. He was not worried that they would be battered by waves and tossed about by the wind. Why? Because He was up on the mountain praying for them not to fail the test he knew they must go through. Before Peter was to face the trial of his life, Jesus told him: “I am praying for you that your faith won’t fail” (Luke 22:32).
Not only does Jesus pray for us, but He comforts us with His Presence. While the Disciples were straining to keep their boat afloat, they saw ‘someone’ walking on the water. It was Jesus coming to their aid. In Hebrews, we are given two promises of Jesus current ministry of Prayer and Presence (manifested). First in Hebrews 2:18 we are told “since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.” Then in Hebrews 7:25 we are told that Jesus “always lives to make intercession for [us].”
If you are feeling battered and tossed about today, take comfort. Jesus is praying for you and will come to your aid just as you are tempted to give up. His promise: "I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5).
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