“And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And Peter answered him and said, Lord if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me” (Matt. 14:25,28-30).
Peter stepped out of the boat and walked on the water. But then Peter made a mistake. He was hearing, believing and acting right, but then “he saw the wind boisterous.”
He took his eyes off Jesus and started watching the strong wind blowing on the stormy sea.
At that moment, fear entered in, faith stopped and Peter started to sink. It was as though he was thinking, “I can’t walk on water when the wind is blowing, especially when the waves are big!”
He must have forgotten who had made it possible for him to walk on the water when it had been smooth!
When we’re believing God, we need to hear God’s Word, believe God’s Word, say God’s Word and act on God’s Word. But we also need to keep our eyes off the problem and on Jesus, who is God’s Word.
No matter what stormy circumstances we face, Jesus is the answer to our every need.
I keep my eyes on Jesus, not looking at the circumstances or impossibilities that surround me. I choose to believe His Word, and my faith holds me up!
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
For over 40 years, Pastors Mark and Janet Brazee have traveled throughout the world sharing the Word of God and the Spirit of God. Together they've shared the powerful truths of faith and healing in more than 50 nations.
Today Mark and Janet pastor World Outreach Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where they base their ongoing outreach to the world. The Brazees still travel as the Lord leads, and they are raising up a congregation who share their passion to reach Tulsa and the world.