A Call to Peter and to Me

When the disciples saw Jesus walking across the water, they had previously witnessed Him feed thousands, heal the sick, cast out demons. But only Peter got out of the boat and tried to walk across the water. Peter's impetuous radical faith led him, but his own human fear let him sink in the water till Jesus was there.

Can you imagine the joy Jesus had in seeing Peter's hesitant steps of faith? I hear Jesus calling me to get out of my own boat of comfort and safety. I hear Him calling to take those first hesitant steps when the water looks sooooo deep. I hear Him calling. 

Just get out of the boat,

I have made firm the way.

Just get out of the boat,

Hear my voice and what I say.

You are Beloved and Mine

Forgiven for all time.

I have so much for you,

abundant life and joy, too.

Just get out of the boat.

Come to me.

Just get out of the boat.

You will see.

I've calmed the storms,

don't be afraid.

I know your pain.

I've loosed the chains.

Just get out of the boat.

I know your fear.

I'm coming to you.

My arms are near.

Just one step, turn to me.

Just get out of the boat.

And you are Free.