[The Glory Unveiled]
But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” [ Matthew 14:30 NIV ]
The Lord Jesus walked on the sea towards the disciples in a boat. When Peter saw Him, he asked Jesus to bid him come. He began walking on the sea after Jesus gave him permission. After a while, he got distracted by the wind and started to sink. The shocking discovery is that, the wind was always there, but it didn’t affect him when he wasn’t paying attention to it. Only when he focused on the wind did fear embrace him, and the water stopped supporting his feet. Keep your gaze on the one who bid you come. Your sustenance is connected to the one who initiated your journey. The scripture says, “When he saw…” suggesting the passing of time; a momentary event. Peter was walking fine until he saw. Eve fell into temptation and away from God’s glory when she saw that the fruit was good for food. Job tormented his righteous soul by seeing and hearing the lawless deeds of the people around him. What we see is powerful enough to displace and replace us. Peter was walking on the water, but after seeing the wind, he began to go under. The same water that supported him fought against him when he shifted his attention. Stop giving your attention to anything other than the one who bid you come. Stay on the path you’ve been called to, and don’t stray for any reason or distraction. And then, in the most unstable situations of life, you will still stay afloat.
Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for bidding me come and sustaining me in the most unstable situations. Let your name be glorified in Jesus’ name.
Wisdom_Quote: Keep your gaze on Jesus, and you’ll walk on water.
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