“But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and when he began to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out with His hand and took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” (Matthew 14:30-31)
Peter became frightened. How many times do we become frightened and sink back into the abyss of this world? You and I fear. You and I doubt. But the Lord is Lord of all. Be not unbelieving, but faithful. Act upon what Jesus is directing you to do. Do not be distracted by what you see around you but step out in faith according to the Lord’s leading. It sounds simple, but we often get our fears in the way of our faith.
Lord, you told me to have no other gods before you. I look inwardly and find that I depend upon myself and when I do not do what You are telling me to do, I fail. Take me farther along the narrow path to learn to trust You above all things. Let me not ask You for specific things, but simply learn how to trust You in all things. You are the only One who can lead on the narrow way. Teach me how to follow.
Lord Jesus, with great compassion You lift me up when I am sinking. Teach me to keep my eyes upon You always. Help me to not look to myself, but to always look to You, who alone is the author and finisher of my faith. Guide me in Your goodness and mercy to live into the life to which You have called me. Help me to see when I am looking only to myself instead of You so that I may walk wherever You lead me. Amen.
