Where Feet May Fail

It's time.  The idea that has been growing within me the last 5 years is no longer abstract, but is right in front of me.  All I need to do is get out of the boat and step onto the water.  

 What if I fail?  I'm 99% sure I heard Jesus calling me out onto the water, but what if it was just my imagination?  What if I sink?  Everyone back in the boat is watching.  What will they say? What will they think about God?  

 Staying in the boat would be so much easier.  It's familiar and safe.  There is a sense of security there.  It's comfortable.  I can fit in with the crowd and never be questioned.  

 But, Jesus isn't in the boat.  He is out on the water.  It's Jesus that I want.  Jesus is who I am after.  And if my feet fail me and I sink, at least it will be in pursuit of Him, and with that I will have no regrets.  Without taking a risk, the unknown will always remain unknown.  

 Thanks to Peter's risk to step out of the boat and sink in front of everyone, I can be confident that if I do sink, Jesus will be there to immediately reach out his hand and pull me back up.

 God is faithful.  He is a good Father.  He is full of kindness and unconditional love.  In His abundant grace, He provides all of our needs.  He is trustworthy.  He is merciful and patient.  He is my hope and my refuge, where I find peace and courage to walk on water.

Jesus Walks on the Water  -  Matthew 14:22-33 ESV

22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat by this time was a long way[a] from the land,[b] beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”
28 And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind,[c]he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.”31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”


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