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Posted by Dion Todd February 28th, 2025 969 Views 31 Comments
In the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea. When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It's a ghost!" and they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying "Cheer up! I AM! Don't be afraid." Peter answered him and said, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters." He said, "Come!" Peter stepped down from the boat, and walked on the waters to come to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" When they got up into the boat, the wind ceased. Matthew 14:24–32 WEB.
At the word of Jesus, Peter gently touched the water with his foot, and it became solid. So he stepped out of the fishing boat onto the sea's surface. Then Peter began walking across the water towards Jesus. He must have thought, "This is amazing. I am walking on water!"
Soon though, the wind blew harder against him, and the waves became violent. Peter began to think, "Hey, wait a minute. I can't do this! This is crazy! What am I doing out here?" When Peter began to waver and doubt, he sank like a rock. Doubt literally means "Divided in two." Faith and doubt are polar opposites. Faith is single-mindedly focused on Jesus regardless of the circumstances around you.
Jesus reached out and saved Peter. When they got into the boat, He asked Peter one question: "Why did you doubt?" Apparently, Peter's point of failure was doubt. Whether he doubted himself, his ability to do it, or if he had heard the Lord call him at all isn't clear. It is clear that Peter was walking on top of the water, but when he began to doubt, he sank into it.
Sometimes the Lord calls us to do something, and we step out in faith, but then resistance comes. For if you do anything meaningful, it will. It becomes scary, and the wind really starts to blow against us. At this point, we can keep our eyes on Jesus and stay the course or begin to doubt that we can do this at all and sink like a rock.
Today, forget the wind. Focus on Jesus and keep taking those steps that He called you to do. Don't be distracted by the noise and things that go on around you. Get up, keep going, and take the next step. Fear and doubt are your enemies. Push them out of your mind, and refresh yourself with scripture. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13).
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that you strengthen my faith, build me up, and shape me into what I need to be. Please teach me, guide me, and give me a clear vision and a clear mind. Help me focus on You, and give me the grace to serve You wholeheartedly. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: Today is "Feel Good Friday" at the FAAD (Fight Against Anxiety & Depression) group! On this day, we uplift each other with posts of encouragement and joy! All are welcome to join and participate! As always, if you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network. If you are interested in joining the prayer team, here is how to get started Prayer Partners.
Amen!
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
5 hours ago
AMEN, Lord, this I pray with all of my heart and soul!!! Oh Lord, please help me to be single-minded in my faith focusing on You first and always, never doubting, always trusting and believing, and never allowing bitterness to enter my heart, may Your mighty Holy Spirit always guide and direct me, and may I always be ready to hear Your voice and calling, in the holy name of Jesus Christ I ask and pray, AMEN!!!!
GOD strengthen my faith and help me with fear. I rely on you my God in the name of Jesus Amen
Good morning, y'all, praying you have a fabulously blessed Friday! 💛🙏🤗
Comment from Susan Petho
7 hours ago
Good morning, Sylvia, and all RHM family.
Amen Pastor. Spot on. Ty again for these daily fun facts and messages you give us. Father help me to stay focused on you and keep walking towards you in faith. Often i to, do as Peter and let fear take over and begin to sink. Take that away Father. Continue to help me get thru this divorce. She isnt giving an inch and i know ONLY you can change her heart and mind. Whatever your will is for me just do it. Help me to understand and get to the path you have in store for me. In Christ name Amen. Ty everyone for your prayers just keep them coming. This is hard
Amen 🙏
Post from Alexious Kakwedza
7 hours ago
Lord help me with my unbelief.
Post from Scott Riegelmann
9 hours ago
Amen
Post from Scott Riegelmann
9 hours ago
Amen thank you Father for all your doing behind the scenes to help me get to you, this is the scariest time of my life but I do have faith that I can do anything through you, all my love Scotti
I went to revival last night, the pastor was talking about what Pentecost was and what people focus on and how they often miss the point that it was the baptism of the Holy Spirit, which can vary from person to person, God knows what we need and he knows what we need to become fishers of men. He said the church often gives up and the fishing and becomes keepers of the aquarium. Before Pentecost, Peter was smote by a young woman asking him if he was a follower of Christ, after the. April’s of the Holy Spirit, he gave a sermon with power and caused thousands of people to turn to Christ. Every believer needs a Pentecost, that infusion of the Hoku Spirit, but God will use different methods to speak to us in a way that we are receptive to in our own baptism of the Holy Spirit. He quoted another pastor who was asked “why do we need to pray everyday to be filled with the Holy Spirit?” “Because, as we are influenced by the world, the Holy Spirit leaks out of us, so we must ask to be filled every day.” It was a great revival. I could only make the last service of the week but I’m glad I went and didn’t have to work. The ultimate objective after the baptism is to go out and spread the word. I pray we can all be filled with the Holy Spirit, may we all become fishers of men and not keepers of the aquarium. Fill me today Lord with Your presence, in Jesus name.
Heavenly Father, I pray that you strengthen my faith, build me up, and shape me into what I need to be. Please teach me, guide me, and give me a clear vision and a clear mind. Help me focus on You, and give me the grace to serve You wholeheartedly. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Amen. Great prayer brother Dion!
Father, I pray that You would give me great faith and remove the doubt and fear when the way looks impossible for me. Amen.
Heavenly Father Please Help Me Strengthen My Faith When It Comes To You Please Guide Me And Teach Me All I Need To Be A Better Person And Give Me A Clear Vision And A Clear Mind Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀
Heavenly Father, Thank you for keeping fear aside, and giving me the strength and Grace to stay focused on You! In your name, Jesus, Amen!
Post from Marisa Jackson
12 hours ago
Amen🙏❤️🙏!! Amen ❤️❤️!! Amen 🙏🙏❤️❤️🙏🙏!!
Post from Theresa Bright
12 hours ago
Amen 🙏🏻
Post from Deborah Blackshear
12 hours ago
A clear vision. Trust, confidence.
Amen praise Jesus Christ for all my strength in life
Post from Candy Laventure
12 hours ago
Amen!
Amen 🙏🏼
Post from Gloria Nebarez
13 hours ago
Amen
Post from Schalk de Beer
13 hours ago
Yes Abba Father, I pray this in Jesus's mighty name, amen.
Amen!
Amen 🙏 I needed this today. I need to quick smoking and I need Jesus to help me. Amen 🙏
Post from Bella Colliander
14 hours ago
Yes,my Heavenly Father, help me focus on You, and give me the grace to serve You wholeheartedly. In the name Of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!🕊️
Post from Kay Collinsworth
14 hours ago
Amen
Post from Celeste Strenn
14 hours ago
Amen🤗
Amen
Amen