Always on time...

And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” (Matthew 14:25-27 ESV) Jesus is always on time. After struggling for hours against the storm, the disciples were there, between 3 and 6a.m., the hardest part of night watch, the most exhausted and spent, and to top things off, they see what they think is a ghost. As fisherman, they had heard all the stories of departed fishermen reappearing on the sea. But this was not a ghost; it was their only Hope. And rather than bringing further fear, He brought the greatest peace possible: His presence - just when they needed it most. He does the same thing today. Take heart. Do not be afraid. The Great I Am is close at hand.