2-26-2014
Last evening Milt Langston spoke about those we've read about in both the Old and New Testaments whom God called who basically responded by saying, "Not me. There are others better equipped to do what You're asking." He was talking about the lack of faith, so he included how often we hear about Peter's having literally stepped out of the boat in faith, yet how he sunk once he took his eyes off Jesus...but he also pointed out the many in the boat who basically said, "Not me. I'm not even going to try that!"
Peter had recently been on my mind, so the mention of him stood out more than the thoughts of the lack of faith in the other Old and New Testament characters.
Peter’s faith started with a not-to-be-deterred desire in his heart. His nature was such that once he was committed, even if he like we, became overwhelmed by the waves of the sea literally or figuratively, in his heart he immediately knew where to turn for rescue.
Ephesians 2:10 tells us, "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them."
As with Peter and the others, God desires that we be willing to step out in faith to be the people He has created us to be. Are we more like Peter or the ones who stayed in the boat?
©M Sue
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