Nobody seems to encapsulate the familiar mix of faith and doubt better than Peter. The other disciples in the boat think they’re seeing a ghost. No-one’s really sure, even when Jesus calls out to them across the water.
“Take courage! It’s me!” He shouts. You can read this story in Matthew 13:22-32. Peter, impulsive and outspoken shouts back from the boat.
“If it’s you Lord, tell me to come to you on the water.”
No-one else had dreamed that that was even possible. Sure it’s okay for Jesus (if it is Jesus) but us? Seriously? Get back in the boat, loudmouth.
And yet at the same time as showing incredible faith, even Peter isn’t certain yet that it’s really Jesus! His leap of faith is really a test to prove that it actually is Him out there in the dark.
There might be challenges ahead where you too need to trust, even though you do still doubt. Having faith isn’t necessarily about eradicating those fears and doubts, it’s about stepping out of the boat regardless of them. Then with every step, God does the rest. That’s the real adventure! God loves it when we’re brave enough and reckless enough to leap onto the waves, sink or swim. And even if we see the wind, sink and fall, He’ll still catch us.
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