Stay Focused On The Savior
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
-- Matthew 14:29b-30
The rain started pelting that solid car. I kept both hands firmly on the steering wheel. The wipers, both front and back, were at top speed. Before long I hit the flashers. So did just about everyone else around me. Two lanes of traffic moved at about 25 mph. The storm lasted for mile after mile. Would it ever end?
I prayed. Again and again, I prayed. Because no matter how solid the car or how good the road, only God can save us. I prayed for my own safety and also for the safety of the two men following closely behind me. Over and over again, I prayed. Focused on the road and on Jesus.
I wish I could have that kind of intense focus every moment of every day. No. I don’t want to drive through too many storms like that one. But I do want to keep my mind and thoughts focused on God. I want to be so intent on following His path that I never veer to the left or right, but rather stay firmly focused on whatever path He’s set out for me.
I certainly didn’t expect to encounter that storm. I though I might see a little rain but nothing serious. I was sure wrong. Isn’t that how life usually works? We expect a few disappointments and even a little heartache. But when a severe storm blackens the sky around us, we can’t see the way out. It would be easy to panic, to give up. We feel alone and afraid. But we’re not alone and there’s no need to be afraid.
Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him, “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” -- Matthew 14:31
Peter learned a lesson that day on the water: Stay focused on the Savior and you’ll never sink in the storm.
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