Matthew 14:28-30 (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.”
I read a story about a family gathered around the kitchen
table as mom read the devotional message for the day. It was the story of Peter
walking on the water.
After the mom finished reading and praying, one of the kids
surprised his mom with these words. “Hey guys,” he said, addressing everyone in
the family. “I know why Peter sank.”
His mother had a doubtful look in her eye but gestured for
him to continue. “It’s simple,” he said. “Peter quit lookin’ at Jesus.”
Yes, that is what happened. Peter took his eyes off of the
Lord and instead focused on the wind and the waves. That’s when he started
going under.
That simple explanation is true, not only for Peter but
also for us. When you take your eyes off of Jesus and look at your situation, you
may find yourself sinking. Keep your focus where it belongs—on the Lord.
Dear Lord, help us to keep our eyes on You in everything we
do. We know that when we focus on other things we will sink. In the Name of
Jesus, Amen.
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