Jesus came to the disciples walking on the water toward their boat. The disciples were terrified and cried out in fear. But then Peter said:
“Lord if* is You, command me to come to You on the water.” And He said, “Come!” And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But seeing, the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him … (Matthew 14:28-31)
Peter was the only one of the 12 who got out of the boat.
Peter was doing great as long as he was looking at Jesus and NOT seeing the wind. But, when he looked at the wind and no longer looked at Jesus, he began to sink.
Every single one of us has looked at the wind instead of at Jesus. When we’re in some sort of trouble, or when we’re waiting for important news, or whatever, we may be peaceful, relying on our loving sovereign. But as soon as we look away, KABLAM! We sink.
Let’s fix our eyes on Jesus!
Look at Jesus, don’t look away.
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*I’ve read the “if” in this context is a Greek first-class condition and could (should?) be translated: “Lord, since it is You…”
