See Me Devotional - Day 3

 

Matthew 14:28-31 ESV And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” Peter had faith and stepped out of the boat. With his eyes on Jesus, he did the impossible! However, when he took his eyes off of Jesus and looked at the wind, he became afraid and began to sink. Faith and fear are like oil and water. They do not mix! Where fear reigns, your faith will sink.  We are often surrounded by threatening storms in our lives. They can devastate us. They can cause us to take our eyes off of Jesus. Choose to walk in faith. When faith reigns, fear has no power. The way to walk victoriously is to:   Keep your eyes on Jesus.   Obey his commands and step out in faith. Know God’s supernatural power will make a way. Be aware that fear will cause you to sink. Cry out to God for salvation. Grab a hold of God’s hand.  Have faith and believe.   Peter walking on the water was not dependent on him ignoring the wind, but dependent on his trust and obedience in Jesus Christ despite the wind. Pray and reflect in the Lord’s presence. What is God inviting you to do and where is he asking you to take a step of faith and obey him? What are your eyes focused on? Are you focused on Jesus or the storm? Accept the invitation to never lose sight of Jesus in the midst of the storm and watch miracles unfold!