Where Feet May Fail
Toward the end of the trip, we stayed at a resort on the shore of Lake Galilee (more commonly known as the Sea of Galilee).
My friends and I decided to do devotions one morning as the sun rose. When we woke up, however, a rainstorm was shaking our resort and there was no hope of spending any time outside. Disappointed, I prayed that God would give us a break in the rain to sit by the sea. As I spoke, the sky broke open and the rain stopped. The most beautiful sunrise kissed the morning sky above us and we had over an hour of clear skies to spend time with God.
During the quiet time, I studied the story of Jesus walking on the same sea that was in front of me. In Matthew 14, there was a tumultuous storm that brought about mighty wind and waves, and the disciples in the boat were terrified.
However, Peter had faith enough to say, "Jesus, let me come to you on the water."
Peter gets out of the boat in the midst of the wind and the waves and the raging sea because to him, it is more important to be with Jesus.
Such faith!!
So many times in my life, there is a storm going on around me and the last thing I think to do is walk to Jesus. Instead, I'd rather stay inside the boat where it's safe and the waves can't reach me.
But what does that say about our Savior if we aren't willing to step out of the boat? I want Peter's request to be the anthem of my life.
My prayer for you all:
That you would be bold.
brave.
and begging Jesus to help you get out of the boat.
"Spirit, lead me where my trust is without borders.
Let me walk upon the waters, wherever you would call me."
My friends and I decided to do devotions one morning as the sun rose. When we woke up, however, a rainstorm was shaking our resort and there was no hope of spending any time outside. Disappointed, I prayed that God would give us a break in the rain to sit by the sea. As I spoke, the sky broke open and the rain stopped. The most beautiful sunrise kissed the morning sky above us and we had over an hour of clear skies to spend time with God.
During the quiet time, I studied the story of Jesus walking on the same sea that was in front of me. In Matthew 14, there was a tumultuous storm that brought about mighty wind and waves, and the disciples in the boat were terrified.
However, Peter had faith enough to say, "Jesus, let me come to you on the water."
Peter gets out of the boat in the midst of the wind and the waves and the raging sea because to him, it is more important to be with Jesus.
Such faith!!
So many times in my life, there is a storm going on around me and the last thing I think to do is walk to Jesus. Instead, I'd rather stay inside the boat where it's safe and the waves can't reach me.
But what does that say about our Savior if we aren't willing to step out of the boat? I want Peter's request to be the anthem of my life.
My prayer for you all:
That you would be bold.
brave.
and begging Jesus to help you get out of the boat.
"Spirit, lead me where my trust is without borders.
Let me walk upon the waters, wherever you would call me."