I find it ironic that my only honest, legitimate fear is the ocean, and the song that sums up what I want most from the Race is called "Oceans". My whole Race has been filled with Jesus holding out His hand and inviting me out of the boat and into the ocean. I sometimes forget that Jesus already knows how to walk on water.
The disciples were terrified when they saw Jesus walking on the water. They thought He was a ghost! But Peter said, "Lord if it's You tell me to come to You on the water." These weren't ideal situations for Peter's first lesson in water walking- it was windy. Wind=waves. Peter ended up becoming afraid, BUT HE GOT OUT OF THE BOAT.
Peter had no clue HOW to walk on water. He let go and obeyed Jesus' call to COME OUT OF THE BOAT. Sometimes the 'HOW' follows the obedience. When we step out as He calls us is when He teaches us the 'how.'
What's the one thing you can think of that God is asking you to do, but if you chose to let go of it your world would be wrecked? Is it leaving a job? Taking a job? Going on a mission trip? Breaking up? Standing firm in your faith? Resisting gossip? That's your boat.
Jesus doesn't hang out in boats. He calls us out on the water. The uncertain, I don't know how, I feel like I'm going to die if I do this, risky, uncomfortable waters.
Whatever your boat I want to encourage you that trusting Jesus on the water is worth it. I've had to step out onto some pretty scary waters and I'm still among the waves, so I understand if you're afraid. I can't tell you it's been easy or comfortable. It's vulnerable. It risky. It's uncertain. BUT- in the midst of all of these things I can find peace because I am truly trusting Him in the places where I've been in bondage. Are you tired of being in bondage? There's freedom in stepping out onto the waters.
