Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33
The story goes that Peter, James and John experience a severe storm. Note: they are former fishermen so they should have seen many storms but even they were afraid. Then Jesus came, walking on water to assure them to relax and not be afraid.
It is amazing to know that God chooses the ordinary to accomplish the exceedingly impossible things for God. David Platt wrote that nothing is impossible for the people of God, who trust in the power of God to do the will of God.
How can we accomplish the impossible for God?
1. Obey his calling, Don't be afraid
When Peter saw Jesus, he asked Jesus to command him to come to Jesus on the water. Peter did not care if he can do it. He has seen Jesus doing miracles such as feeding the 5 thousand, but he desired to experience God himself...which he did.
Even tho' all the 12 disciples are there, only Peter walked on water. If we want to walk on water, we have to get out of the boat. As Helen Keller has said, life is a daring adventure or nothing at all.
2. Focus on Jesus, Don't doubt
Peter got distracted and realized that he was walking on water. He panicked as he realised his inadequacy. Though the goin may be tough, we need to fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and finsher of our faith, and not doubt.
Look around and be distressed
Look within and be depressed
Look at Jesus and be at rest
Corrie Ten Boom
The likely scenario is that Jesus held Peter's hand as they continue their way to the boat. The storm only ceased when Jesus and Peter got on the boat. We can be assured that God will take care of us and he will not let us go if we ask.