2 Sam. 2; 1 Chron. 11; Psa. 142; Matt. 14

29 So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” Matt. 14:29-30

A step of faith. Peter is known for it. Some talk down at Peter, he shouldn’t have looked around. He should have kept his eyes on Jesus, and that true, it would have been the difference from getting wet or going for a stroll on the sea of Galilee. What people forget is that there were 11 others that would rather stay dry in a boat than take the risk of getting wet while doing something that no other human being had ever done before. Steps of faith are always a risk and often leads to failure before it leads to success, but what is the alternative? Comfort, the alternative is security and comfort but how long can you lay on your couch. A nap on your couch might be an afternoon delight but a lifetime on the couch is a nightmare, it is a paralysis. Only the greatly infirmed spend their life on couches. Most people however are spiritually infirmed, they are paralyzed to stay in the boat and trade off doing something that’s great or meaningful for comfort and security. Christ call us to come, take a step He says, I know you might get wet but if you sink, I’ll be there to raise you up and dry you off. Peter walk, not just anywhere but he walked on water. I wonder how many of the guys in the boat ever looked back and thought I could have walked on water, only if I wouldn’t have let fear keep me boat bound.

Pastor Rick