Gandalf's timeless wisdom to Frodo echoes profoundly in our chaotic world: "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." When cultural divides deepen and violence erupts, believers face a critical question—how do we faithfully respond to what the Holy Spirit asks of us in this moment?

The answer comes with striking clarity: follow Jesus. Not just in theory, but in the radical, uncomfortable, boat-leaving way that transforms ordinary fishermen into miracle workers. This episode traces Peter's remarkable journey from a man who begged Jesus to leave him because of his sinfulness to one who would eventually walk on water, raise the dead, and willingly face martyrdom.

Jesus promised in John 14 that anyone who believes in Him would do the same works He did—and greater ones. But this promise isn't merely about supernatural power; it's about carrying His light into darkness and allowing His kindness to drive us into confrontation with broken systems. But the power of God must be paired with the kindness of God or you're left with mean-spirited believers no one wants relationship with. Yet His kindness married with His power changes everything.

We've embraced a dangerous lie in American Christianity: that Jesus would never ask us to be uncomfortable. Yet the Comforter consistently calls us out of what we perceive as comfort into true comfort—often found in seemingly impossible places. Peter discovered this truth watching Jesus heal on the Sabbath, stop for bleeding women while important men waited, and dine with tax collectors while religious leaders scoffed.

What would happen if we stopped rowing against cultural headwinds and instead stepped out of our boats at Jesus' invitation? When we follow Him into uncomfortable places—whether through healing prayer, kind conversations with strangers, or standing against injustice—we discover He's already prepared a way for us to walk on what should sink us.

This episode of The Resting Place podcast will challenge your perception of following Jesus and inspire you to embrace the fullness of His invitation—even when it leads where you'd rather not go.

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