It must have been an incredibly amazing scene. The disciples, experienced fishermen and used to the wind and waves, were rowing across the lake in the late of the night. In the fourth watch of the night, they are startled by a figure on the water. A ghost? A spirit? An apparition? They weren’t sure. They are afraid and alarmed.
But the lonely figure identified Himself as their Lord and Master. Peter, with his normal brashness cries out, “If it is you, tell me to come to you on the water”. And of course Jesus responds, “Come.”
Nervously, Peter gently steps out of the boat towards the water. He cautiously steps forward, one foot after the other, little bit by little bit, inch by inch. He is nervous. Worried. Still, he pushes on.
But the wind and waves were too scary. Peter took his eyes off Jesus and began to cry out because of the wind and the waves. He was sinking. “Lord Jesus save me!!” he cried out.
How often do we take our eyes off Jesus and worry about the wind and the waves of life raging around us? How often do we begin to sink into the sea of sin as we turn to see the storms around us rather than the outstretched arm of our Saviour and Lord. Our confidence in Jesus waivers and our faith misses a beat. We cry out with Peter, “Lord Jesus, Save me!!.”
As soon as we take our eyes off Jesus and look to the storms in our life, our words will reflect our heart. Our words will change from uplifting and encouraging to self protective, to self promotion, and the like. If we keep our eyes on Jesus we will weather the storm and stand strong. If we keep our eyes on Jesus we will always be mindful of the power our words have in the lives of others.
Prayer:-
- Pray for the work of Student Life across the nation in various uni campuses. Pray that these men and women will have many opportunities to make disciples. Pray that many will come to know Christ through their witness.
- Pray for the work of India Bible Mission as David Jerald and his team seek to bring the word of life to students and young adults. Pray that the new converts will be discipled and equipped to minister and serve. Pray for David as he heads up this blessed ministry.
Do It Today
What are you going to do by faith today?
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