Matthew 14: 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.
As long as Peter kept His eyes on Christ, he had no fear and he had the power to overcome the storm. When Peter took his eyes off of Jesus and looked at the storm, he began to sink and would have drowned had Jesus not reached out to take his hand. It was not Peter who reached out, Jesus reached out to him. What an amazing thought, when Peter’s faith wavered; Christ saved him by reaching out to pull him out. We as Christians find ourselves too often in that same place. Would it not be easier to hold tight to our faith, keep our eyes on Jesus and never look at the storm? Ah, yes; but where does our faith come from? Jesus provides even the faith we need when we keep our eyes focused on Him. We must remember that this is not our final home and live the joy that He has promised in Him, both now and in the future. If we keep our eyes on the prize, we can run this race no matter what is the difficulties surrounding us.
Hebrews 12:
2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
As we behold His Glory, He transforms us. He improves our sight and changes us into His likeness, filled with His Joy, His Hope and His Faith. The glass may appear dim at times and we must clean the worldly dust off our glasses by spending time with Him and in His word.
II Corinthians 3: 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
Who is in control of our life? So, as I awoke this morning this song remained pressed on my mind and I urge you to do the same–Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus. Then you also can praise Him as did Jude; knowing that He is the one who can present you before the Father–faultless with exceeding joy–His and Yours
Jude 1: 24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,
25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
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