Get out of the boat. Face your fears. Fail. Learn. Adjust. Try again. And watch God do more than you can imagine. —Craig Groeschel
Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.”
“Yes, come,” Jesus said.
So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.
Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” —Matthew 14:28–31
When Jesus calls you to step out of the boat, he has your back. Every step of the way.
But keep in mind as you do, failure isn’t optional. We’ll all fail at some point. When we do, one of two things will happen: you’ll either learn and move ahead, or you’ll quit and give in. The good news is that Peter didn’t throw in the towel when he failed—he kept following Jesus, learning from the Master.
Never forget: When Jesus calls you to do something beyond your ability, he has your back. Every step of the way.
So step out in faith.
Bill Herried is a pastor at CenterPoint Church in Tacoma, Washington and is married to the most extraordinary woman on the planet. Together they have 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren. He has been the lead pastor at CenterPoint Christian Fellowship in Tacoma since 2006. He has an undergraduate degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, and Master of Divinity from Corban University in Salem, Oregon—and he loves a good biryani.
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This one resonated with me, Bill. Thanks for the reminder. Jesus qualifies the called; He doesn’t call the qualified. I do need to keep on stepping out in faith. Keep up the great work!
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