God's Boat

This summer I have been doing a Bible study with a very special group of ladies. We are working through "So Long, Insecurity". It is a Beth Moore Bible study and if you know Miss Beth like I do, it is awesome. I highly recommend it.
This study has taught me so many things. For example, insecurity is a lie of the enemy. Security in God is a gift. Let go of the hurts of this life and let God heal you. Trust God you big goofball. We are all insecure-all of us. And much, much more.
I've heard the story of Peter seeing Jesus walking on the water and getting out of the boat to be with Him a million times. But as is Miss Beth's grab-you-by-the heart-to-give-you-an-aha moment she once again pointed out a few jewels. Peter was the only disciple to jump out of that boat. Sure, maybe he was zealous. But he was also the only one to leave the safety of his craft. Speaking of craft, he was a fisherman. He knew the sea. Unpredictable black water. Wind gusts coming out of nowhere. Dark, cold depth.
Still, he got out.
He stayed on top of the water as he walked out to Jesus. Why? His eyes were focused on his Savior. No fear. But, and there always is a but with us humans, when he looked down he began to sink. He took his eyes off of Jesus. As my Dad used to say, "Let that be a lesson to you."
Of course Jesus reached down to save Peter. He does the same for us when we take our eyes off him. We look around and get scared. And then, sadly, we start to sink.
Here's an idea. What if we jumped out of our boats-our safety zones-and kept our eyes on Jesus? Imagine the possibilities! Talents realized! No more wasted time! And the peace! Heaven sent-literally. Ready to lay those oars aside? Jesus is waiting to catch your eye...Ready, Set...JUMP!