Walking on the Water
Let me hear of your unfailing love each
morning, for I am trusting you.
Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.
Psalms
143:8 (NLT)
It convicted my
heart, making me wonder if I was fully trusting God or if I was setting limits. Deep down I know I do. Sometimes
I feel him leading me to something and I let my own fear get in the way. Fear
of danger, failure or even embarrassment can be disabling if I let them take
hold.
Although staying
in my comfort zone sounds more appealing sometimes, I know God has a bigger plan
for my life than that. It requires
putting my trust and faith in Him and maybe even taking a risk.
“Then Peter called to him, ‘Lord, if
it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.’
‘Yes, come,’ Jesus said.
So Peter went over the side of the boat
and walked on the water toward Jesus. But
when he saw the strong
wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. ‘Save me, Lord!’
he shouted.
Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. ‘You have so little faith,’ Jesus said. ‘Why did you doubt me?" Mathew 14:28-31 (NLT)
Peter took a risk
by getting out of the boat. In the end he doubted, but did Jesus let him
drown? No, He took care of Peter in spite
of his fear and doubt.
Just like Peter,
my faith isn’t perfect. I can hear Jesus
telling me the same thing sometimes, “You have so little faith. Why did you
doubt me?” So, I’ve started asking Him
to help me stop setting limits to how much I trust Him. After
all, there are no limits to His power!
Have you ever
struggled with this? If so, will you
join me in this prayer from Psalms 143:8?
Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.”
In Jesus name, Amen.
I'm somewhere between the impulsive Peter and cautious disciples watching from the boat. My steps are often times too calculated...but I will take them. Thank you for the prayer of Psalm s 143:8. Blessings as you step out of the boat.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Merrie. I feel the same way, sometimes. I get so excited about stepping out of the boat, but if I don't do it right away, I'll talk myself out of it. It's so reassuring that Jesus is there to guide us if we only take that step of faith though, isn't it? Blessings to you today.
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Hi Rachel! Oh yes, I struggle with faith. I love the prayer of the man who came to Jesus asking for healing. "Yes, I believe. Help me with my unbelief." And I know that the Lord will do just that. I am his child, and he wants me near him. Beautiful :)
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Thank you for mentioning that prayer, Ceil. I think I need to pray that prayer too. Great example if turning everything over to God. I hope you have a blessed day. :)
ReplyDeleteI've written many times on this very thing and that song as really stirred a renewed passion to not be left seated in the boat. I want the adventure with God and He wants it with me. Thanks for reminding me of that.
ReplyDeleteThank you for commenting, Shelly. I'm so glad that God used this post to encourage you. Praying for you and your adventure with God as you step out of the boat. God bless.
Delete~Rachel