Called to Water Walk

Matthew 14:24-32
Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o'clock in the morning Jesus came to them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him, they screamed in terror, thinking he was a ghost. But Jesus spoke to them at once. "It's all right," he said. "I am here! Don't be afraid." Then Peter called to him, "Lord, if it's really you, tell me to come to you by walking on water." "All right, come," Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he looked around at the high waves, he was terrified and began to sink. "Save me, Lord!" he shouted. Instantly Jesus reached out his hand and grabbed him. "You don't have much faith," Jesus said. "Why did you doubt me?"

Notice that all the disciples heard Jesus tell them not to be afraid. Peter saw the Lord and was the only one who stepped out of the boat to meet with Jesus. I know Peter was not that brave at first. He had to ask if it was really Him. Then after Jesus replied, Peter's confidence builds and he begins his journey on the water.

Today there are many in the boat of "the church building" preoccupied with the world and with the responsibilities we do at the "church building". So much so we do not see or hear the Lord's calling to us. For some of us, we are so caught up with our turmoil that we find no time to seek and wait on Him. In general, we are consumed with running from man to man, situation to circumstance; fixed on worldly things, swelled up in fear.

Ephesians4:4 reminds us that "We are all one body, we have the same Spirit, and we have all been called to the same glorious future."

When Jesus called to them all, Peter responded with hope. Peter became focused on Jesus while the others remained in fear of their situation. That call is for us as well. We need to be focused, listening, and ready to obey the Spirit's call to us. Listen to the beat of a "new" drum-dance and be set free into the greater things in Christ Jesus.

Back on the boat. Can you imagine how Peter's friends began to heckle and make fun at Peter's behavior. Yet he was the one who saw, heard, and responded to the Lord. They were so consumed with their fear of being shipwrecked, they could not see through their storm. There are many storms in this life of ours. Are we willing to be still and hear and see for ourselves that God is good?

The Spirit of Christ is calling. Do you hear and see what He has for you? Get ready and put your blinders on. Be so fixed on Jesus that you begin to walk on water, too. Experience His power of love delivering you from sickness, sin, and self. There is an exciting world for you to partake in. Go for it!

"None of you can be strong in God unless you are diligently and constantly listening to what God has to say through His word. You cannot know the power and nature of God unless you partake of His inbreathed Word!" (Smith Wigglesworth)

Today I pray that we see through the storm to the call on our lives. Be brave dear ones and take that first step, for the Lord your God is there to lend you His hand.