Walk on the Water
Life is full of adventure for those who recognise it. I like to say, “Half the adventure is in the going; the other half is not knowing where you are going.” In Matt. 14:28, Peter had not the slightest foreknowlege of the great sport of Water-Walking, but he left status quo when he “abandoned ship.” He could plainly see the storm surrounding their boat. His desire was to venture into the unknown for the sake of being with the Lord. Peter had no idea where he was going, but he heard the voice of Jesus; and he determined to come closer.
Zealots for the Lord often have a common flaw: Their spiritual adrenaline tends to have great swells as well as sudden plunges. The important point is to get out there. Peter displayed the ultimate faith in Jesus when he chose to step out on the water. His faithless descent into the water is not excusable, but certainly understandable. He would not have started to sink if he had kept his eyes on the One he came to be near. Somebody once said of those who scoff Peter’s mistake, “Little faith!? Have YOU ever tried walking on water?”
My challenge for you today is simple: Walk on the water! Step out of the boat of mere Salvation and venture into the waves by faith in the Son of Man. Keep your eyes on Him always. But venture onto the water! As Christians we can easily become freeloaders on Christ’s salvation. The majority of the saved ones are content to slip into a routine of mere Christianity. These are the ones who are greatful to be saved from an eternal infernal separation from God, but their interest is not to know Jesus. Knowing Jesus–that is the true adventure!