Matthew 14:26-30
The Message
24-26Meanwhile, the boat was far out to sea when the wind came up against them and they were battered by the waves. At about four o'clock in the morning, Jesus came toward them walking on the water. They were scared out of their wits. "A ghost!" they said, crying out in terror.
27But Jesus was quick to comfort them. "Courage, it's me. Don't be afraid."
28Peter, suddenly bold, said, "Master, if it's really you, call me to come to you on the water."
29-30He said, "Come ahead."
Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus. But when he looked down at the waves churning beneath his feet, he lost his nerve and started to sink. He cried, "Master, save me!"
If you want to walk on water, you have to get out of the boat! Now is the time for change. Now is the time to take advantage of the opportunities God has given you. God has set up divine appointments and connections. Do not miss out on what God is doing. It takes faith and courage to do something new. Embrace change. Change is inevitable. God never changes but you must. God does not put new wine in old skins.
Peter was not afraid to get out of the boat. Peter was bold. He jumped out of the boat. He had the faith to do the impossible. He walked on water with Jesus. It is impossible to walk on water on your own. Jesus is calling you out of the boat. Peter lost his nerve and began to sink. He cried out to Jesus and He saved him. There will be times when you lost your nerve and begin to sink. You keep walking. If you start to sink, call on Jesus...He is mighty to save. There may be a storm raging around you, keep walking.
Get out of the boat!
God Bless
* This morning as I was in prayer and mediation, God gave me Joshua 1:3. He told me to tell you that everywhere your foot touches, He is going to give you.