Matthew 14:28-31 (ESV)
28 And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command
me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the
boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he
was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” 31 Jesus
immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of
little faith, why did you doubt?”
When Peter stepped out of the boat to walk on water – he
literally stepped out of the boat! Imagine that! But was Peter going overboard?
No, I don't believe so -- he was literally taking a step of faith with his eyes
fixed on the Lord!
Often, when we step out in faith – it may appear that we are
going overboard, but are we really? Honestly, the question is -- "Can you
really go overboard in your faith toward God?" I don't think so! When our
passion is no longer on the Lord, then that's when we're going overboard.
When you love the Lord God with "all your heart,
mind and soul"-- it's okay to step out and go all out for God -- because
in God, the only way to go overboard is to not go overboard enough!
Dear Lord, help us to step out with You. Help us to love
You with all mind and soul. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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