--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out…" description: "\"“It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. Immediately Jesus spoke to them. “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” Matthew 14:26–27”\" — Beth ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9e0/beth-moore-212_afraid_it-s-a-ghost-they-said-and-cried-out-in_3154667.png" --- # It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear… ![“It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. Immediately Jesus spoke to them. “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” Matthew 14:26–27” quote by Beth Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9e0/beth-moore-212_afraid_it-s-a-ghost-they-said-and-cried-out-in_3154667.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9e0/beth-moore-212_afraid_it-s-a-ghost-they-said-and-cried-out-in_3154667.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9e0/beth-moore-212_afraid_it-s-a-ghost-they-said-and-cried-out-in_3154667.png) > ““It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. Immediately Jesus spoke to them. “Have courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” Matthew 14:26–27”” [Beth Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/beth-moore/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Jesus reassures frightened disciples that he is present and they need not fear, emphasizing faith over panic. **In simple terms:** Jesus tells them not to be afraid. Key Takeaway Trust in divine presence during crises. Themes faith courage spiritual reassurance divine presence fear Mood reassuring inspirational Type spiritual encouraging When to use this quote - church sermons - personal prayer - group study - life crises Key Concepts theology psychology of fear biblical narrative Questions to Reflect On - How do you cultivate courage in uncertainty? - What does “I am with you” mean to you? 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