CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE - "Why Did You Give Way To Doubt -Continue

 Peter responded: "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you over the waters." His first impulse was a courageous one. Full of excitement at this unique miracle, Peter sought to have his faith further confirmed. He wanted to be part of the action. Kindly, Jesus beckoned him. Peter climbed over the side of the vessel and down onto the undulating surface of the sea. Imagine Peter's sensation as he found solid footing beneath him and then stood on top of the waters. He must have filled with wonder as he made his way toward Jesus. However, another impulse soon welled up in him. - Read MATTHEW 14:29. 

Peter needed to keep his focus on Jesus. It was Jesus, using the power of Jehovah, who was keeping Peter above the wind-swept waves. And Jesus was doing so in response to Peter's faith in him. But Peter got distracted. We read: "Looking at the windstorm, he got afraid." Peter took in an eyeful of those waves crashing against the boat, tossing away the foam to the wind, and he panicked. He probably imagined himself sinking in that lake, drowning there. As fear rose in his heart, his faith sank. The man who had been named Rock because of his potential for steadiness began to sink like a stone because of his wavering faith. Pete was an able swimmer, but he did not rely on that ability now. He cried out: "Lord, save me!" Jesus caught him by the hand and pulled him up. Then, while still on the water's surface, he drove him this important lesson to Peter: "You will little faith, why did you give in to doubt?" - MATTHEW 14:30, 31.

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