Matthew 14:29-30
“Come,” he said. 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!”
Even Christians have doubts. That is a fact. Do we want them? No! However, we all have them. But why do they happen? Where do they come from? Matthew 14 provides the answer to that and the solution.
Peter walked on water and the simple reason why is because he trusted in Jesus’ word. He focused on Jesus. Jesus said, “Come,” and so Peter left his boat and walked on water. He didn’t do it because it made sense. He didn’t do it because he was a sandbar beneath the water. He didn’t do it because he had some super human courage. He walked on water because he trusted Jesus’ command and word. However, as soon as he looked away from Jesus, his faith wavered and he sank. There it is. He took his focus off Jesus. That led to the doubt.
What is taking your focus off Jesus?
Is it the cares and concerns of the world? Are you more focused on temporary things than eternal? Are you focused on your own power and strength to get you through struggle? Are you focusing on false and idolatrous senses of security the world offers such as power, or investment, or relationship, or your wits? What happens when we take our focus off Jesus? Invariably, we sink.
The solution? I think it’s pretty obvious. Keep the focus on Jesus! Trust his Word. It will not fail you. His Word will never lead you astray. Just trust him and what he says.
And if it does happen you sink, never fear! Jesus is right there to save and restore faith. He did it for Peter. He will do it for you. Keep your focus on Jesus and his Word.
