And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on water to go to Jesus. Matthew 14:29

 

We often think of life’s difficulties as a bad thing, but so often we miss sight of their benefit for spiritual and personal growth. If you think about it, a surfer can’t succeed unless there are turbulent waves he can ride. Those big waves can seem overwhelming, yet faith in one’s ability to stay steady on that board and the freedom to glide across the water gives him the motivation to go out there and perform his best.

 

Today’s passage comes out of the story of Jesus walking on the water and Peter longs to do the same (Matthew 14:22-33). Peter stepped out of the boat, in faith, and began walking on the water; yet he was distracted by the strong waves, and his faith weakened and he sunk until Jesus came to the rescue.

 

As Christians, we must learn to secure our faith in Jesus to step out of the boat of safety and security to walk on the turbulent waters that we encounter in life. Jesus is standing on those waves, welcoming us to step out in faith and see it grow stronger with each passing event. Each storm grows character and trust in the Lord, readying you for the next storm.

 

Whatever you face in life, keep your faith strong so you won’t sink. Jesus has you covered as you walk towards Him, keeping eyes fixed on His. Your faith and trust will grow stronger each time, eventually leaving you with the confidence to walk through life’s adversities. God bless!