Have you had an exemplary work performance review? If so, how did that make you feel? Did you feel like you were on cloud nine? Did you feel as though you were able to walk on water?
When we receive rave reviews, we feel good about ourselves. It doesn’t matter if it is work related or a family member who does more than give us a little pat on the back. We like to be told we went above and beyond.
I remember when I was a young Marine, we were given performance ratings every six months. A rating of ten was the highest but was virtually unachievable. Why? The reason all my superiors gave was that no one walks on water.
Well, Peter did…for about three seconds. It didn’t take long for his fear to overcome him, and he started to sink. He had the faith to get out of the boat to begin with. But his faith wavered when he noticed the storm blowing and the waves churning.
I wonder how many of us do the same thing. I wonder if any of us would even get out of the boat. I know there have been times in my life when I have decided not to do something out of fear. Typically, it is fear of failure that stops us. Fear of heights or water or animals are not nearly the reason for us to not act as our fear of failure.
Honestly, it is our pride that creates that fear. We do not want to be laughed at. We do not want to be made fun of. But God calls us out onto the water anyway. He wants to see us step out in our faith and prove us correct in doing so.
I pray we all step out in faith. I pray we faithfully answer God’s calling. I pray each one of us will choose to walk on water with Jesus. Put your faith in action. Trust God to provide. Hear God calling. Follow God’s guidance. Take on the work he has set aside for you. Get out of your comfort zone. Get out of the boat.
Matthew 14:28-29 Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus.
Marty Pressey 