Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?" Matthew 14:29 - 31
This account has been in my mind this week. It has challenged me and really given me peace. My week has already started with so much. So many things in the natural that want to take my focus off of Christ, things that want me to turn my head to the left or to the right or to look down into the darkness of the unknown, instead of keeping my focus on "coming toward Jesus."
When I look down the natural takes over, the fear, the competitiveness, the ambition and lack of faith. These splash up on me and cause me to look at the natural rather than keeping my eyes straight ahead on Christ. I have had to literally self talk myself a couple of times "keep your eyes on Christ" "look straight ahead..." I realize how much I need Him. To keep my focus on Him. It is inevitable that I will be like Peter and get emotional and focus on the natural, but He will be there, He will reach out His hand and catch me...and for that I am so thankful. Be at peace.
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