1. Reach For The Right Things

2. “It is good to speak of God today.” Thank You for coming and worshiping.

3. Reach For The Right Things Just being around CHURCH doesn’t change our hearts – it takes the Lord!

4. Reach For The Right Things Matthew 14:22-36(KJV) 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

5. Reach For The Right Things 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. 31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

6. Reach For The Right Things 32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. 33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. 34 And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret. 35 And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased; 36 And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.

7. Reach For The Right Things Times when we need to be alone with God - 22 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

8. Reach For The Right Things Times when we need to be alone with God - 22 Take time out to meet with the Lord one on one

9. Reach For The Right Things Times when we need to be alone with God - 22 Take time out to meet with the Lord one on one Time in prayer before a “big day” will bring great results

10. Reach For The Right Things Times when we need to invest in needful prayer 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.

11. Reach For The Right Things Times when “dangers” and “peril” happen in life 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

12. Reach For The Right Things Times when “dangers” and “peril” happen in life Was not a little squall

13. Reach For The Right Things Times when “dangers” and “peril” happen in life Was not a little squall Our problems are real

14. Reach For The Right Things Times when “dangers” and “peril” happen in life Was not a little squall Our problems are real Our problems need real help

15. Reach For The Right Things Times for a rescue by the Lord (or be found) - 25 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

16. Reach For The Right Things Times for a rescue by the Lord (or be found) - 25 Endangered

17. Reach For The Right Things Times for a rescue by the Lord (or be found) - 25 Endangered Needful (are you lost?)

18. Reach For The Right Things Times for a rescue by the Lord (or be found) - 25 Endangered Needful (are you lost?) Loved

19. Reach For The Right Things Times for introspection of our feelings for Him 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

20. Reach For The Right Things Times for introspection of our feelings for Him Should we fear?

21. Reach For The Right Things Times for introspection of our feelings for Him Should we fear? Physical harm?

22. Reach For The Right Things Times for introspection of our feelings for Him Should we fear? Physical harm? Physical separation?

23. Reach For The Right Things Times for introspection of our feelings for Him Should we fear? Physical harm? Physical separation? Spiritual separation and harm?

24. Reach For The Right Things Times to listen to Him - 27 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

25. Reach For The Right Things Times to listen to Him - 27 Encouragement was given - Be of good cheer

26. Reach For The Right Things Times to listen to Him - 27 Encouragement was given - Be of good cheer Recognition is needed - it is I

27. Reach For The Right Things Times to listen to Him - 27 Encouragement was given - Be of good cheer Recognition is needed - it is I Worrying should be released - be not afraid

28. Reach For The Right Things Time to seek the right things? 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

29. Reach For The Right Things Time to seek the right things? Do we want glory or fame?

30. Reach For The Right Things Time to seek the right things? Do we want glory or fame? Do we want to just serve the Lord?

31. Reach For The Right Things Time to answer or react the right way? - 29 29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

32. Reach For The Right Things Time to answer or react the right way? - 29 We answer YES or NO (even when we do not answer)

33. Reach For The Right Things Time to excel? - 29 …he walked on the water…

34. Reach For The Right Things Time to excel? - 29 What can we do for the Lord (with His help?)

35. Reach For The Right Things Time to look the Right way? - 30 30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

36. Reach For The Right Things Time to look the Right way? - 30 When we are in trouble who do we need?

37. Reach For The Right Things Time to look the Right way? - 30 When we are in trouble who do we need? When we falter, do we need Him?

38. Reach For The Right Things Time to look the Right way? - 30 When we are in trouble who do we need? When we falter, do we need Him? When we are sinking, who do we need?

39. Reach For The Right Things Time to call out to the Right One? - 30 …he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

40. Reach For The Right Things Time to reach out to the Right Hand - 31 31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

41. Reach For The Right Things Time to worship in the Right Ship – 32-33 32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. 33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

42. Reach For The Right Things Time to worship in the Right Ship – 32-33 When we are with Him the “sailing” is easier (not effortless)

43. Reach For The Right Things Time to worship in the Right Ship – 32-33 When we are with Him the “sailing” is easier (not effortless) When we are in His presence we need to be worshipful

44. Reach For The Right Things Time to share the Right One with those around us 34 And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret. 35 And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased; 36 And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.

45. Reach For The Right Things Time to share the Right One with those around us That we know Him (not that we walk on water)

46. Reach For The Right Things Time to share the Right One with those around us That we know Him (not that we walk on water) That He loves us (not that sailing with Him is easy)

47. Reach For The Right Things Time to share the Right One with those around us That we know Him (not that we walk on water) That He loves us (not that sailing with Him is easy) That the time is right to know Him (not put Him off until tomorrow) Romans 13:11(KJV) 11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. Hebrews 3:15(KJV) 15 While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.

48. Reach For The Right Things Time to share the Right One with those around us That we know Him (not that we walk on water) That He loves us (not that sailing with Him is easy) That the time is right to know Him (not put Him off until tomorrow) That He can be reached

49. Reach For The Right Things Time to share the Right One with those around us That we know Him (not that we walk on water) That He loves us (not that sailing with Him is easy) That the time is right to know Him (not put Him off until tomorrow) That He can be reached That they can be made whole (Spiritually changed and ready to meet the Lord)

50. Reach For The Right Things Time to share the Right One with those around us That we know Him (not that we walk on water) That He loves us (not that sailing with Him is easy) That the time is right to know Him (not put Him off until tomorrow) That He can be reached That they can be made whole (Spiritually changed and ready to meet the Lord) That there is joy in the Lord

51. Reach For The Right Things When you reach for the Right Things... the Right Things happen

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