Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. – Matthew 14:25
REFERENCE
Matthew 14:22-36
Sometimes, the journey of our lives get to a point (in the middle of it) when we are no longer certain about it; for everything around us becomes contrary to us and our voyage. This is the scenario we see in this passage with the disciples of Jesus. The wind that was supposed to aid their sail became contrary to them – threw them off balance and made them uncertain about getting to their destination. This happened at the fourth watch of the night; that is, at a most critical hour of the night, the last minute, when they were prone to giving up.
However, Jesus showed up right on time for them. He walked on water to teach them to learn to conquer that which confronts them. Every so often, the things God expects us to do can scare us. For some, the vision He gave you looks scary because of the enormity, while for others, the desire and dream He has placed in your heart seem unattainable. But just like He said to the disciples then, I say to you today, “Be of good cheer.” If Jesus has given you a dream and an assignment, He is also able to accomplish it through you, with you and for you.
If God gave you a word to accomplish something that seems impossible, then you too can walk on water like Peter did. You say, “Pastor, why water?” Because water is the most unlikely place for a human to walk. It is liquid, unstable and unreliable. Meaning, if you will accomplish much for God and make remarkable progress in your life, you will have to put all your trust in God, resting and trusting in His word and not in things that cannot support you. To walk on water then simply means to WALK BY FAITH! God wants you to look away from everything around you and fix your eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith.
ADDITIONAL STUDY
Jeremiah 17:7-8, Philippians 4:13, & Hebrews 12:2a.
PRAYER POINT
Ask for the grace to put your total reliance on God’s ability to accomplish the dreams and assignments of your life; that you will walk on water by faith and make remarkable progress this year.
13 Comments
cham
February 26, 2018, at 2:51 amU surrender all to You Jesus
cham
February 26, 2018, at 2:52 amI surrender all to You Jesus
Olushola Mshelia
February 26, 2018, at 4:03 amI take my eyes off the situation and circumstances and focus on God who is the author and finisher of my faith. Shalom
Mariam Casimir
February 26, 2018, at 5:24 amNo matter the gravity of challenges and struggles in life situation i fix my eyes on Jesus to walk through victoriously
Deborah Atama
February 26, 2018, at 6:25 amLord I ask for the grace & strength to praise you even in the storm. To always lift my eyes to the hills because my help comes from you Jesus-my strength & sufficiency and you are more than able to keep that which I commit to you no matter what.
Shizawali
February 26, 2018, at 6:37 amKeep my eyes fixated on you Lord! You alone!
Sarah Johnson
February 26, 2018, at 6:44 amIf God has promised He will do it. So I need to depend on God completely.
Helen
February 26, 2018, at 6:51 amI put the whole of my trust in God for he is my help & shield, the author & finisher o my faith.
Elizabeth Tyongi
February 26, 2018, at 7:05 amHmmm total reliance is what I need because the arm of flesh has failed me just as the Bible has warned. Help me Lord to continue to focus on you the author and finisher of my faith
Abraham
February 26, 2018, at 7:10 amI can do all things through Jesus Christ my lord
Achor chux
February 26, 2018, at 7:59 amI can do all things through Christ. I yield myself to you God and I hold on to my faith that I will accomplish my dream no matter how big it is. And I know you are with me God.
Emeka Fred -Hilary Kanebi
February 26, 2018, at 8:26 amIt is interesting to know that God sets us up in Faith to get us to our next level.
He set the disciples up to experience him in a new dimension, he sent them ahead of him.
My current turbulence is a set up for me to enter my next level , first in faith and experience JESUS in a new dimension.
#Godrevealed #faithgym #Herescues
Jay Porbeni
February 26, 2018, at 9:18 amNo matter which way the “winds” of life blows, I will trust in God; My confidence in Him shall never drop.
I refuse to be distracted by situations, society, contrary mind set; For my faith is rooted in the word.
The Lord is my strength, the pioneer and perfecter of my faith; Therefore, I will overcome whatever is set before me!