Stepping Out of the Boat
Scripture exploration on Matthew
“"Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water." "Come," he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?" And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down.”
Peter stepped out of the boat and actually walked on water. But when he looked at the waves, fear took over and he started to sink. He didn’t have time for a long prayer; he just cried out, "Lord, save me!" Jesus immediately reached out and caught him. When fear takes over and you feel like you are sinking, Jesus is close enough to catch you.
Quiet Reflection
Are you focusing more on the wind and waves around you, or on Jesus who is with you?
A Simple Prayer
“Jesus, I want to trust You, but my eyes keep wandering back to the storm. When I feel like I am sinking, catch me with Your loving hand. Amen.”
Identify one small step of obedience you have been putting off, and take that step today.
Take one small, faithful step with God today.
When This Story Connects With Your Life
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