The storm was raging as the disciples were fearful in the boat while crossing the Sea of Galilee. Knowing their dilemma, Jesus came walking toward them. In the turmoil of a storm, Jesus called Peter to walk to Him on the water. Initially Peter stepped out of the boat in faith; he walked on the water, fully trusting Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, and beginning to sink he cried out “Lord, save me” (Matthew 14.30). While trusting the Lord, he was able to do what he was called to do – the unthinkable; he walked on water. However, when fear replaced trust, he sank. Jesus immediately reached out His hand and took hold of him. “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” (14.31). Trust is critical in building strong relationships: husbands and wives trusting each other, children trusting parents, parents trusting their children, friends trusting friends… Apart from trust, relationships break apart and are filled with doubt and distance. Similarly, in our relationship with Christ, He wants us to fully trust Him, knowing He is fully trustworthy, and believing Him to be always faithful to His own and to all His Word.
Peter knew Jesus’ ability. We can question why he didn’t simply keep His eyes focused on Christ; why he didn’t trust Him to do what He asked him to do? However, before we criticize Peter, we must ask how many times we have failed to trust Jesus; how many times we have doubted when we say we believe His Word? May we be fully committed to trusting Christ regardless of the weather of life or the circumstances we face. In all things, may we always be fully convinced our Lord is able to provide exactly what we need to accomplish His will; believing He will always fully equip us through His Word and by His Spirit to live in absolute harmony with Him. Our Lord is fully, completely trustworthy in all things, at all times, and in every situation of our lives. His Word will never fail; He will always be totally faithful.
Being able to trust our Lord – we have much to be thankful for –
Terry
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