From: Bob Gass Ministries
Matthew 14:29 "Peter got out of the boat and
began to walk on the water toward Jesus."
When Peter was certain it was Jesus who was calling him, he left the security of the boat and entrusted himself to the power of God. So far, so good. "But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. 'Save me, Lord!' he shouted." (Matthew 14:30). So you must focus on the Lord, not the storm.
We all know what it's like to "see the waves." You begin a new venture - a job, a relationship, an area of spiritual growth - full of hope. Then you encounter storms and setbacks. Jesus said, "Here on earth you will have many trials... Expect it; it's part of the journey of faith!"
Growth requires taking on new challenges. Each time you do you'll experience fear, because growth and fear go together. But each time you risk leaving the boat it means you're more likely to do it again. And each time you step out on the water without drowning, you realize that fear no longer has the power over you. The answer to fear is to get out of the boat a little more each day, until fear loses its hold on you.
When Peter was certain it was Jesus who was calling him, he left the security of the boat and entrusted himself to the power of God. So far, so good. "But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. 'Save me, Lord!' he shouted." (Matthew 14:30). So you must focus on the Lord, not the storm.
We all know what it's like to "see the waves." You begin a new venture - a job, a relationship, an area of spiritual growth - full of hope. Then you encounter storms and setbacks. Jesus said, "Here on earth you will have many trials... Expect it; it's part of the journey of faith!"
Growth requires taking on new challenges. Each time you do you'll experience fear, because growth and fear go together. But each time you risk leaving the boat it means you're more likely to do it again. And each time you step out on the water without drowning, you realize that fear no longer has the power over you. The answer to fear is to get out of the boat a little more each day, until fear loses its hold on you.
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