In Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus is walking on the water towards His disciples and they believe they see a ghost and are terrified. Peter, in his boldness, says, "Lord, if that is you, call me to You." Jesus said, "Come." Peter jumps out of the boat and is walking on the water towards Jesus. He jumped out of the boat!
I don't know if Peter knew he was going to walk on the water or swim, but he jumped out of the boat because Jesus told him to come. He had faith enough to jump over the side of the boat because he knew that it was Jesus calling him. WOW!
Now Peter didn't make it far before he noticed the storm around him and began to sink. He took his eyes off Jesus for a moment and began to sink. Peter sinking in the water called out to Jesus, "Save me!" Jesus reached down to Peter and pulled him to safety.
I am amazed that Peter just jumped! See I believe Peter knew his Master voice, so when Jesus called him, Peter jumped. Now Peter was also just an ordinary man so in the middle of the storm he was scared and took his eyes off of Jesus. That was a mistake.....but we all do that. I wonder how far Peter would of made it if he kept his eyes on Jesus the whole time he was in the water. Even though Peter took his eyes off of Jesus and began to sink, Jesus was right there to save him when Peter called out.
1.If Jesus calls, know that it is Him.
2.Have the faith to jump.
3.Keep your eyes on Jesus no matter what.
4.Need Help?...His name is Jesus.
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