"And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me." (Matthew 14:29-30)
We are probably all pretty much alike. When God answers a prayer, when we’re having a good day, and when things are going well, we seem to have faith to accomplish just about anything! Peter saw Jesus walking on the water, his faith was increased because he saw the Lord walking on the water doing the miraculous and extraordinary!
But our similarities also include fear. When we suddenly realize that we are helpless to change our circumstances, or that we’re trusting in the unseen in a matter of life and death, fear immediately rushes in and robs from us our faith. This happens when we take our eyes off the Lord and put them on our inabilities rather than God’s abilities.
The moment we shift our focus from the Lord Jesus Christ and back onto ourselves or our circumstances, fear rushes in. It is as if a door is opened and someone is standing there inviting fear in.
Keep your eyes fixed on the Lord both in the times of great faith and in the times of little. Your gaze directed at Him will strengthen your faith. Keep your eyes on the Lord not on the storm around you.
Remember, it's all about Him and not about us – always and in all things!
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in his wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace!
Father, help me to trust You, both when I feel You near and when You seem afar off! Help me to walk strong in faith bringing glory to You and You alone. Amen.
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