“I've been staring at the edge of the water ‘long as I can remember, never really knowing why. I wish I could be the perfect daughter, but I come back to the water, no matter how hard I try. Every turn I take, every trail I track,every path I make, every road leads back to the place I know, where I cannot go, where I long to be. See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me and no one knows how far it goes. If the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind me, one day I'll know. If I go, there's just no telling how far I'll go” - Moana (Disney's Moana, 2016).
Peter, suddenly bold, said, “Master, if it’s really you, call me to come to You on the water.”
He said, “Come ahead.” Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus. But when he looked down at the waves churning beneath his feet, he lost his nerve and started to sink. He cried, “Master, save me!”
Jesus didn’t hesitate. He reached down and grabbed his hand. Then He said, “Faint-heart, what got into you?” The two of them climbed into the boat, and the wind died down (Matthew 14:28-33, MSG).
Lord, in the midst of fear and uncertainty, help us step out in faith like Peter. Keep our eyes fixed on You, and when we begin to sink, reach out and lift us up. Grow our trust so we can truly believe—You are with us. Amen.
Matthew 14:22-33 / Matthew 4:19 / Mark 4:35-41, 6:33 / John 8:32 / Genesis 12:1-4 / Psalm 42:7 John 4:10-14 / Hebrews 4:12 / Jeremiah 29:11-13
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