Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?"
We finally gather the courage to take the first step; then we begin to notice the wind. Circumstances worsen. We begin to wonder why we left the boat; there's safety in familiarity. We notice ourselves sinking and scream for Jesus. Immediately, He comes to our aid. Does this mean He will fix everything? No; the storm was still raging, but Peter did not drown, and neither will we.
I'm in the process of figuring out whether or not Jesus is asking me to step out of my boat. I just want to make sure He is truly calling me forward. I like my boat, but I know Jesus will be by my side whether I'm lounging on the beach or struggling in the eye of the storm. May Jesus reveal His plan for me. I'd like to get it right the first time, for once. =)
Jesus sent the disciples on the boat fully aware of the approaching storm. He called Peter off the boat during the storm. He sends us into storms every day, but He never leaves us (Isiah 43:2-3).
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord, your god, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior
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