Most of the time we emphasize the point that Jesus rescued Peter when Peter began to sink, which is true. However, we miss the point that Peter WAS walking on the water. For how far we don' know but he was doing it. While Peter focused on Jesus he was able to walk on top of the circumstances that in any other instance would have been impossible. It was when his gaze shifted from Jesus to what was surrounding him did he begin to sink.
Where is your focus? What has grabbed your attention? If you are focused on Jesus, you will be able to do the impossible. You will be able to forgive a spouse that has (for all intents and purposes) wrecked your life. You will be able to allow grace and mercy to flow as a healing balm within your marriage. When focused on Jesus your responses will not be your own; they will be like that of Jesus. In spite of what is happening around you you will be able to walk with ease on top of the tumultuous circumstances that would seek to pull you under and kill you.
However, if your gaze is turned from Jesus to the wind and the waves, you WILL sink. The ups and downs of human emotions will drag you down. The lies and deceit will attempt to swallow you whole. The circumstances, the elements, the hopelessness of the situation all will seek to overtake you and kill you. One moment you will be on top of it all, the next beneath it all seeking and grasping for The Rescuer.
He will be faithful to rescue when you reach for Him. But, what He really wants is for your gaze and focus to never leave Him. The situation may not change because you focus on Jesus. But your ability to walk on top of or sink beneath them will be determined by your focus.
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth\
will grow strangely dim
in the light of His glory and grace
So, where are you looking?
Josh and Serena
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