STAYING FOCUSED ON OUR ROCK!

” SINCE HE HIMSELF HAS GONE THROUGH SUFFERING AND TESTING, HE IS ABLE TO HELP US WHEN WE ARE BEING TESTED.” HEBREWS 2:18

” SO PETER WENT OVER THE SIDE OF THE BOAT AND WALKED ON THE WATER TOWARD JESUS. BUT WHEN HE SAW THE STRONG WIND AND THE WAVES, HE WAS TERRIFIED AND BEGAN TO SINK. “SAVE ME LORD!” HE SHOUTED.” MATTHEW 14:29-30

We must never forget that every test that we go through has already been defeated by our Lord Jesus Christ. Because he has already gone through the testing of this world he is able and willing to help us through our own troubles. He is the expert.

Peter and the other disciples were constantly being challenged by the stresses of the world they lived in. They were always being contested by doubt, worry and fear. That night on the water, as Jesus was walking toward their boat, Peter was instructed by Jesus to climb over the edge and walk to him on the water. Peter did just that until he looked around and saw what was happening around him. He obviously saw the waves and continued to hear the strong wind. Doubt and fear then rose up within him and he could no longer continue the miracle of walking on the water. We are in the same position as Peter was on that night. We all have our struggles and mountains to climb. Our troubles begin when we take our eyes off of Jesus and begin to pay attention to what is going on around us. We allow the fear and doubt to bubble up within us and we begin to rationalize our problems finding out that they are impossible to overcome. without Jesus. As Jesus told Peter, ” oh ye of little faith.” It is so important that we continue to keep our focus on our Lord. We must have a faith that is strong and unwavering. If we stay focused we will be victorious in anything we do. We must continue to surround ourselves with the things of our Lord: faith, love, and joy. Remember, we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. We must, however, stay focused and never take our eyes off him. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!