Where Is Your Focus?
Scripture reading Matthew 14:23-33
“And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” Matthew 14:28 (NKJV)
Contrary to what some believe, Peter was not testing Jesus, which is something we should never do (4:7). Instead, Peter was the only one of the disciples in the boat to act in faith. Peter’s impulsive request led him to experience an awesome display of God’s mighty power. But when Peter realized what he was doing as He started to walk upon the water, his faith began to waver. Peter took his eyes off Jesus, focused on the high waves around him, and started to sink.
We may not experience walking on water as Peter did, but we do walk through tough situations. If we focus on the waves of difficult circumstances around us without looking to Christ for help, we too may despair and sink. Whatever circumstance that may seem to be overpowering us at this time, in order to maintain our faith in the midst of difficult situations, we must keep our eyes – our focus- on Christ and His power rather than on our inadequacies. When we keep our focus on Christ, especially during our troublesome situations, His strong mighty hands will calm the storms of life.
Michele,
Thanks for this encouraing post today 🙂 I needed it.
Michele,
Love this illustration and have used it a number of times myself….but I need to be reminded, so thank you! The “wind and waves” around us can be sooo distracting sometimes but God wastes nothing in our lives! To Him be the glory!
Your namesake,
Michele
I am going through a very difficult time right now. May I keep my eyes focused on Him who gives me the strength.