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miriam502 70F
77 posts
6/24/2015 3:59 am
Walking on Water



Read: Matthew 14.22-33

Bible in a Year: Job 1.€“2; Acts 7.22-43

Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid. €”Matthew 14.27

When I learned to sail, I had to walk along a very unsteady floating platform to reach the little boats in which we had our lessons. I hated it. I don'€™t have a good sense of balance and was terrified of falling between the platform and the boat as I attempted to get in. I nearly gave up. " fix your eyes on me,€ said the instructor. €œI'€™m here, and I'€™ll catch you if you slip.€ I did what he said, and I am now the proud possessor of a basic sailing proficiency certificate!

Do you avoid taking risks at all costs? Many of us are reluctant to step out of our comfort zones in case we fail, get hurt, or look stupid. But if we allow that fear to bind us, we'€™ll end up afraid to do anything.

The story of Peter'€™s water-walking adventure and why it supposedly failed is a popular choice for preachers Matt. 14.22-33. But I don'€™t think I'€™ve ever heard any of them discuss the behavior of the rest of the disciples. In my opinion, Peter was a success. He felt the fear but responded to the call of Jesus anyway. Maybe it was those who never tried at all who failed.

Jesus risked everything for us. What are we prepared to risk for Him?
Father, thank You for stretching out Your hand and saying, €œCome.€ Help me to get out of the boat, knowing that it is totally safe to walk on water with You.

€Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.€