Devotion:
Read Matthew 14:22-33.
Walking on water is supposed to be impossible. (You may have heard various jokes about this that have a punchline something about knowing where the tree stumps or rocks are.) It goes against the laws of physics and gravity! Humans can float on water, but not walk on it.
But Jesus did; and he invites us to. Jesus regularly showed his disciples that what looked impossible to them was very possible with God. One of those is in the verses just prior to this story, when he fed well over 5,000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish. Peter had apparently caught enough of that vision and calling that he was willing to follow Jesus, even out on the water. But while he made it a few steps, the fear of the wind and waves got to him. Still, you have to admire him for even giving it a try.
Jesus still invites any of us willing to do so to get out of the boat, to step out into seemingly impossible situations simply because God has invited us. It takes courage. It takes faith. And both are available if you are willing to take that first step.
I do not know what water-walking scenario God will call you to. It will be different for each of us. Whatever it is, be reminded from this story that if you step out in faith, even if you begin to sink, God will be there to catch you.
Personal Worship Option:
One of the old hymns I grew up singing in the church is “Trust and Obey.” Here are the words to the first verse, written by John Sammis:
When we walk with the Lord in the light of his word,
what a glory he sheds on our way!
While we do his good will, he abides with us still,
and with all who will trust and obey.
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