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Step Out of the boat


And he said, come. And when peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus… Matthew 14:29.
 In Matthew14, Jesus walked on water and showed us something remarkable about the life of faith; the life of the Spirit we have been called to live. When His disciples saw Him walking on water, they were scared, thinking He was a ghost. However, Jesus allayed their fears and said,”…it is I; be not afraid” Matthew 14:27.

When Peter heard the master’s voice, he spoke up,”…Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water” Matthew 14:28. Jesus obliged and said, “come.”  Peter stepped out of the boat and walked on the water to meet Jesus. Shortly afterwards, Peter began to drown in the water when he saw the raging tempest; fear gripped his heart and that dissipated his faith.
 Walking on the water is a life of the Spirit where you don’t consider anything else but the word of God. It’s when you come out of that comfort zone and security of the boat, and take your steps on the basis of the God’s word. Many, instead of launching out in faith, have chosen to remain in the boat like the other disciples. Imagine how glorious it would have been if all the disciples stepped out in faith and got on the water, when the master said, “come”
Be quick and bold to act your faith. There is so much more for you to enjoy in God.  Don’t stay at the same level; grow your faith. Use and exercise your faith. The moment you take your step of faith in whatever God has asked you to do, refuse to be distracted; set your gaze on Jesus. Peter stepped out of boat in faith, walked on water. However, immediately he took his gaze off the master, he began to sink.
Hebrew 12:2 says, “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith…” this means to turn away from everything else, and fix your gaze on Jesus. Consciously look away from all the trouble and limitations, fix your gaze on the realities in His word. Refuse to consider or influenced by adverse circumstances; stay focused on the word. Shut the world out, and see nothing but God.
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