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What we see is what we are going to get! What we focus on is what we are going to see!
In Matthew 14, 22-32, we see that Jesus told the disciples to get into the boat and cross to the other side. So they start, but as they are on the journey, a storm comes up, and they have to fight heavy waves. (When Jesus tells us to go, it does not mean that we will face storms, but it means that it will bring us through the storms).
Jesus goes walking out to them on the water. Jesus is the Lord over our storms, and He will be with us. The disciples see Jesus walking on the water and think it is a ghost. But Jesus speaks to them, and says, “Don’t be afraid,” He said. “Take courage. I am here.” When Jesus is with us, we do not need to be anxious, worried, or fearful! Jesus is with us today!
Peter calls out to the Lord, “Jesus, if it is really You, tell me to come to You walking on the water.” Jesus says, come! So Peter gets out of the boat and starts walking on the water towards Jesus. Peter had his eyes on Jesus, and because of this, he was able to walk on water.
In verses 30-31, “BUT when Peter saw the strong wind and the waves, he was TERRIFIED and began to SINK. SAVE me, Lord! he shouted.” When Peter’s eyes were focused on Jesus, he was okay, but when he focused his eyes on the wind and the waves, he was terrified!
What are we focusing on in our lives? Jesus or the storms? What we see is what we are going to get!
“Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed Peter! “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt Me?”
How many of us see ourselves in the life of Peter? Today, help me to focus on You and not the storms of life! Because Jesus is the Lord over every storm!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Pastor Ronald Squibb has been the International Christian Center (ICC) Lead Senior Pastor at Staten Island, New York, since 2011. He draws many experiences from his over 40 years as a pastor and significant emotional life experiences.
His new book, Following the Journey with Jesus, which he co-authored with Daniel McNaughton, was recently published and is receiving rave reviews. His daily devotional appears in this publication.
