Keep your eyes on Jesus

 Matthew 14:25-31

 Jesus went out to his disciples walking on the lake. The disciples were terrified when they saw a figure walking on the water, they thought it was a ghost. But Jesus told them immediately: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”(Matthew 14:25-27).

Peter was bold enough to reply, “Lord, if it’s you, tell me to come to you on the water.” (Matthew 14:28). Jesus of course said, “Come.”

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!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”

 Peter stepped out on Jesus’ word and continued to move toward Jesus. As long as he kept his eyes on Jesus he was alright. But when he allowed his vision to be captured by what was surrounding him, doubt overtake him. Typically when your sight is removed from an object so does your mind.

 Go in the direction you know God is leading you. Do what God tells you to do. Start where he tells you to start. Keep your eyes on Jesus. When Peter took his eyes off his object-Jesus, he found himself in trouble.

Peter began to rely on his sight- he no longer relied on the word.You cannot push aside the word when trying times come. It was not that, the winds were not blowing on Peter, but it only affected him when he took his eyes off Jesus. Let’s keep our eyes on Jesus, He will lead us into great places.

 Pray this with me

Jesus, according to your word, instruct me and teach me in the way I should go; counsel me with your loving eye on me (Psalm 32:8). Amen.

 Be blessed.

Advancing the Kingdom of God in the earth!