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Matthew 14:30
"30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me."

Peter walked on the water!!!
Until he realized that he was doing the impossible. Out of the boat, standing on the waves somewhere between his friends and Jesus, he returned to normalcy and sank into the water. The fact that he did this at all is mind-blowing.

It should not surprise us that Jesus walks on water. He is the creator of the universe. This picture of Jesus walking across the sea to save His Disciples is profound! We are not alone in the sea of life. Jesus comes walking to us. Emanuel, God is with us. Jesus became incarnate to walk with us. He walks TO US us on the water. He tells us to NOT be afraid. He invites us to step out of the boat and into the storm with Him. Very few do it.

Peter lost focus on Jesus and sank into the water. All too often, our temptation is to focus on ourselves. We need to take risks, get out of the boat. Focus on what is needed and necessary for others. If you get in over your head, cry out like Peter, "LORD, SAVE ME." Jesus will help you. Pull you out of your trouble. Grasp onto Jesus. Jesus will hold you even when you are not holding onto Him. He still saves! The cross shows that He saved you. Always Remember.

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