In each day lies the opportunity for great things and for bad. Rarely if ever will we find ourselves in a situation that contains only good things or only bad so what we choose to focus on will ultimately determine how we react.
I have thought a lot about the story of Jesus walking on water, but not just Him walking on water, also Peter. At Peter's bidding Christ told Peter to come to Him on the water. So Peter got out of the boat and actually started to walk on the water, (something that was impossible for him to do on his own.) He was going along fine until he started seeing the wind and became afraid. At that point he began to sink and the Lord reached out his hand to rescue him.
There are many different points people can draw from this. I love the mental picture it gives me. There are so many times in life where we are hit with insurmountable odds. That is they are insurmountable on our own accord. There are times we are going to be called out of the boat (sometimes at our own bidding.) Where our focus lies after that is critical. If we have our focus and our faith in Jesus, we will be able to do the impossible. If we lose sight of Who is in control and doubt we will begin to sink.
Peter also shows another important point in that while he was sinking he called out to Christ, and He rescued Peter.
Life will come with many different challenges, opportunities, uncertainties and excitements. May we learn to focus on our Savior and not on the storm.
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." ~John 16:33 (NIV)
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