I AM HERE!
Today's reading: John 5-6

"...but he called out to them, I am here! Don't be afraid." John 6:20 NLT

He's said the same words to me.

Not while I was literally in a boat.

Or actually on the Sea of Galilee (not yet, anyway).

Not that I've heard out loud, or especially loud enough to hear over the wind and the crashing waves.

But I've heard Him speak it to my soul.

Alone at night.

By myself in a doctor's office.

After a life-changing phone call.

When my forehead was furrowed and my palms were sweaty.

As storms billow above.

As waters gathered at my feet.

As my heart pumped out of my chest.

He spoke and I heard.