Reflections on the Sea of Galilee

Reflections on the Sea of Galilee

Jeff Gould

Early in the morning I sat quietly and focused in anticipation of God providing a magnificent sunrise. As the sky started to show signs of light, I could see the profile of the mountains appearing through the haze across the Sea of Galilee. Minute by minute the skyline was transformed into an amazing picture being painted by God as I watched in awe. Suddenly and without notice the sun revealed itself over the mountain top as a perfectly circular object showing light where darkness previously existed. Darkness can not exist in the presence of light. As the sun shown brighter and brighter, a single beam of light reflected on the water like a path between me and the sun. It was truly inviting and drew my attention to the sun. As seen in the picture, it was the only visible path that led directly to the sun. WOW! God revealed to me through His creation the following reflection:

As the light of the morning sun replaces the darkness of the night, darkness is also overcome by God’s Son (Jesus). There can be no darkness in the presence of the Son. Additionally, the single channel of light radiating from the sun also reminds us that there is only one path to God and that is through His Son. Jesus said in John 14:6 “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes unto the Father except through me”. The picture God chose to paint this morning truly validates the one and only way to God is through Jesus His Son. There is no other way.

But what is the key?

While many scriptures speak to the answer, my favorite one is found in Romans 10:9-10. “That if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved”

We are saved by grace through faith.

Conclusion:

God is continually revealing himself through his creation. We simply need to slow down, be still and listen. He speaks, but we don’t always hear. AMEN