And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he
walked on the water, to go to Jesus (Matthew 14:29).
When Peter heard the Master’s voice, he spoke up, “...Lord, if it be
thou, bid me come unto thee on the water” (Matthew 14:28). Jesus obliged and
said, “Come.” Peter stepped out of the boat and walked on the water to meet
Jesus. Shortly afterwards, Peter began to drown in the water when he saw the
raging tempest; fear gripped his heart and that dissipated his faith.
Walking on the water is a life of the Spirit where you don’t consider anything
else but God’s Word. It’s when you come out of that comfort zone and security
of the boat, and take your steps on the basis of God’s Word. Many, instead of
launching out in faith, have chosen to remain in the boat like the other
disciples. Imagine how glorious it would have been if all the disciples stepped
out in faith and got on the water, when the Master said, “Come!”
Be quick and bold to act your faith. There’s so much more for you to
enjoy in God. Don’t stay at the same level; grow your faith. Use and exercise
your faith. The moment you take your step of faith in whatever God has asked
you to do, refuse to be distracted; set your gaze on Jesus. Peter stepped out
of the boat in faith, and walked on water. However, immediately he took his
gaze off the Master, he began to sink.
Hebrews 12:2 says, “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our
faith....” This means to turn away from everything else, and fix your gaze on
Jesus. Consciously look away from all the troubles and limitations, and fix your
gaze on the realities in His Word. Refuse to consider or be influenced by
adverse circumstances; stay focused on the Word. Shut the world out, and see
nothing but God.
PRAYER: Dear Father, I thank you for the blessing of acting on your
Word. I make progress by the Word today, confident in its ability to put me
over and cause me to excel in all I do. I’m on an upward and forward journey of
success and victory, positioned for glory and excellence, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY: Hebrews 11:6 AMP - But without faith it is
impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God
must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who
[earnestly and diligently] seek Him.
Romans 12:3 AMP - For by the grace [of God] given to me I say to everyone of you not to think more highly of himself [and of his importance and ability] than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has apportioned to each a degree of faith [and a purpose designed for service].
2 Corinthians 4:17-18 AMP - For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure [surpassing all comparisons, a transcendent splendor and an endless blessedness]! 18 So we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are unseen; for the things which are visible are temporal [just brief and fleeting], but the things which are invisible are everlasting and imperishable.
Romans 12:3 AMP - For by the grace [of God] given to me I say to everyone of you not to think more highly of himself [and of his importance and ability] than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has apportioned to each a degree of faith [and a purpose designed for service].
2 Corinthians 4:17-18 AMP - For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure [surpassing all comparisons, a transcendent splendor and an endless blessedness]! 18 So we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are unseen; for the things which are visible are temporal [just brief and fleeting], but the things which are invisible are everlasting and imperishable.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 8:9-40, 2
Chronicles 33-34
2 YEAR BIBLEREADING
2 YEAR BIBLE
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