Stay Focused On Jesus

From: Oswald Chambers Devotionals

Matthew 14:29-30 "...Peter...walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid..." 

The wind really was boisterous and the waves really were high, but Peter didn’t see them at first. He didn’t consider them at all; he simply recognized his Lord, stepped out in recognition of Him, and "walked on the water." Then he began to take those things around him into account, and instantly, down he went. 

We step right out with recognition of God in some things, then self-consideration enters our lives and down we go. The things surrounding you are real, but when you look at them you are immediately overwhelmed, and often even unable to recognize Jesus. Then comes His rebuke, "...why did you doubt?" (Matthew 14:31).

If you debate for even one second when God has spoken to your heart, it is all over for you. You do not know when His voice will come to you, but whenever the realization of God comes, even in the faintest way imaginable, be determined to surrender everything to Him. It is only then that you will recognize that "still small voice."