By Jack Hibbs
Matthew 14:27
““But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘Take heart; it is I, do not be afraid.’” (ESV)
This “take heart” shout of Jesus to His frightened followers was a strong order coming from High Command. The words “take heart” in the original Greek come from the military word “to muster courage” or “to gather up courage.” What is being said here would have been spoken by a first century military commander to those under his authority. Notice what Jesus is not ordering them to do – He is not ordering them to think a happy thought or to believe in themselves or to have faith in faith.
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