Sos

SOS

Bible Blast: Read Matthew 14:22-31

But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!” Matthew 14:27

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Do those dots and dashes mean anything to you? If you’ve grown up in a sailing family, you might recognize that as Morse code for “SOS.” Morse code is a method of communicating using rhythm. You just tap out letters and numbers until you have a message. You can do it on a wall to talk to someone on the other side, or you can use electronic equipment to send a message across the world in code.

SOS, the message above, is a message people send out when they are in trouble and need help. Some have said that it stands for Save Our Souls, but it actually doesn’t stand for anything at all. Three dots, three dashes, and three dots just seemed to the original telegraphers as an unmistakable way to communicate, “Help!”

Peter sent out a major SOS when he was walking on the water toward Jesus. Jesus told him before he even stepped out onto the sea that he didn’t need to be afraid because “I am here!” Peter did well for a bit, but then he got terrified. The water started working its way up his legs, and he called out to Jesus, “SOS! SOS!”

I really love that God’s Word says Jesus “immediately” reached out and rescued Peter. I can just picture Jesus holding onto him, saying, “I’m right here, and I love you more than you’ll ever know.”

God wants to rescue you, too! Talk to the Lord every day about anything and everything. Let your faith grow and grow so that in times of trouble, you can be sure that he hears your SOS.

Girl Gab: Write a note of encouragement to your mom in Morse code. The chart is printed below.