In Matthew 14, we read the account of Jesus walking on water. He comes to the disciples in the midst of a storm and Peter, being Peter, decides he's going to join him. As he steps out of the boat on to the waves, he has faith that he will make it to Jesus' side, but as he continues walking, the waves seem to capitalize on that seed of doubt in his heart... we all know what happens next, Peter begins to sink.
He let his fear get the best of him. Like so many of us, he took his eyes off Jesus and began to worry about what his next move was going to be. What he was going to do.
When we step out in faith and commit our lives and our hearts to God, we have faith. We are willing to risk everything because we have faith that God will see us through, that he will carry us when we are week. As we live our lives, sometimes, like Peter, we take our eyes of of Jesus and start looking around at the storms that are raging around us. We lose our focus and we begin to sink. We start worrying about what others will think of us, what our friends will say about us... we start worrying about how we will make it through this hardship, where the money will come from. Sinking further and further into our doubt, until we can no longer breathe.
If we truly recognize God's hand in the situation, we have no real reason to question the how and the why of something that He has placed before you. As you face the storms, put your total reliance on God, keeping your focus on Him. Don't let others distract you from the task at hand.
I read a quote this morning that was written by Oswald Chambers. If you debate for even one second when God has spoken, it is all over for you. Never start to say, “Well, I wonder if He really did speak to me?” Be reckless immediately— totally unrestrained and willing to risk everything— by casting your all upon Him. 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 recklessly abandon yourself, surrendering everything to Him. It is only through abandonment of yourself and your circumstances that you will recognize Him. You will only recognize His voice more clearly through recklessness— being willing to risk your all.
Total reckless abandon... in our lives, in our worship, in our actions... He is waiting for us to step out of the boat and completely rely on Him.
If you are like me, there is always something that seems to be holding me back... there is always a nagging in the back of my mind telling me to stay in the boat. I have a list of excuses at the ready, I'm scared of water, I can't, I don't want to... It's time for me, once and for all to get rid of the list and move out onto the water. To trust fully, that whatever God is leading me to do if far better than staying on the boat.
Have a wonderful Monday and remember, Trust God, He's already seen your future. Blessings ^_^
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