Today’s Scripture…
Colossians 3:1-2
1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Thoughts…
When you think you have hit rock bottom, you can always look up!As a matter of fact, when you feel your self sliding or falling, look up. OK, let’s go one step farther, just look up!
Peter wanted to step out of the boat. He wanted to walk on the water, through the storm to reach Jesus. So, he stepped out. Storm raging all around and he was walking right through it. Then, he made that critical error we all know to well. He took his eyes off Jesus. One second, that is all it took and BAM! He saw that storm around him. He felt the waves hitting him. He heard the thunder and was blinded by the lightening. He began to sink!
Why is it everyone stops the story right there? They shake their heads and want to shame Peter. That is not the whole story. It didn’t end there. Peter, looked up! Peter knew exactly what he needed to do. He knew who he needed to call on when he started to sink. He called out to Jesus. Besides the fact, you didn’t see any of the other disciples stepping out of that boat did you????
Yes, Peter was human and he did what we all do from time to time. He got distracted by his problems instead of keeping his mind on Christ. It happens. God knows it happens. If He expected us to be perfect and always keeping our mind on the things above and not on earthly tings, do you think He would need to remind us?
Today, you may feel the tides rising and feel yourself falling. Look Up! Set your mind on above and you will walk on water!
Prayer…
Lord, i am so thankful, I can look up when I fall down! ~amen
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