During the storm the disciples saw Jesus, walking on water toward their boat. They were frightened and were not sure who it was.
“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” Peter wanted the miracle, in fact, he demanded it.
“And Jesus said, ‘Come.’ ” Matthew 14:29.
Peter’s request was granted by Jesus. Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came toward Jesus. “But when he SAW THE WIND, he was afraid and began to sink–-“
Peter had the faith to begin his walk, but he took his eyes off Jesus and saw the wind. He then began to sink.
You may not walk on water, but you do walk through difficult situations.
You ask for a miracle but sometimes don’t see clearly the answer Jesus gives.—the miracle of love, the miracle of grace, the miracle of healing, the miracle of comfort, the miracle of life, the miracle of another day, even the miracle of eternal life through earthly death. God provides the answer to your prayer in His time and in His way through the love He gives you in Christ Jesus.
I’m reminded of the wonderful old hymn:
“Love lifted me, love lifted me,
When nothing else could help—-
-LOVE– LIFTED– ME!”
If you focus on the waves of the situation instead of focusing your eyes on Jesus, you will despair and start to sink.
“Let us keep our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith.” Hebrews 12:2a
Have a blessed day!
In Christian love,
Diane