Matthew 14:22 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Right after that, Jesus basically told his disciples they needed to get in the boat and head to the other side of the lake ahead of him while he stayed back to send everyone home.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes Jesus asks us to go ahead without him, trusting he'll catch up when the time is right.

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