Consider Matthew 14, when Peter “got out of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus.”
Ask yourself these three questions:
Firstly, “What is my boat?” It is what gives you a sense of security. It is what you are tempted to put trust in when life is difficult. To know what your boat is, ask yourself, “What is it that produces the most fear in me, especially when I think of leaving it behind and stepping out in faith?”
Secondly, “What is keeping me from getting out of my boat?” This question addresses fear; fear of people, fear of failure, fear of criticism, fear of lacking necessities. In order to grow, you must go out of your comfort zone and into a new territory. Each time you do this, you will experience fear. It never goes away. However, each time you get out of your boat, you gain confidence in doing it again. You begin to realize that fear does not have the power to destroy you. So, when Jesus says to you, “Come,” start walking and have faith that He will uphold you because of your obedience.
Lastly, ask yourself, “What will I forfeit by staying in my boat?” The ultimate answer is your destiny. To achieve what you have not yet achieved, you must attempt what you have not yet attempted. Will there be risks? Yes. Baseball’s greatest hitters failed two thirds of the time. But they knew that if they did not step up to the plate, they would never experience the joy of hitting a home run.
If you stay in your boat, you will eventually you will be wondering what might have been if you had stepped out of your boat. As Peter did, have faith that you can walk on water with Jesus by your side. Step out from your boat and trust that He will provide.
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