Be a Peter!

Matthew 14:22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.
Matthew 14:23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.
Matthew 14:24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
Matthew 14:25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
Matthew 14:26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
Matthew 14:27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
Matthew 14:28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
Matthew 14:29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
Matthew 14:30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
Matthew 14:31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

This is one of my favorite events from scripture. Jesus had just finished performing one of his many great mircles, feeding the multitude with 5 fish and 2 loaves of bread, and sent His disciples ahead of Him across the sea in a boat. In the middle of the night the winds began to blow hard and rock the boat and Jesus once again does what He does best! Thinking they are seeing a ghost walking on the water towards them, the disciples becomes afraid. Jesus calls out to them and Peter, the boisterous outspoken one calls out and says, if its you have me come out to you. And Jesus said Come! Peter gets out of the boat and walks on water! As Peter is walking, he takes his eyes off Jesus and begins to sink and calls out for Jesus to help, and Jesus pulls him out of the water.

I think about how we all can be Peters. Jesus is just out in front of us, calling out for us to come to Him, surrender to my ministry, teach a sunday school class, sing a special at church, do a devotional, do SOMETHING for Him! If we would just be bold like Peter and step out, we can "walk on water", do things we never thought possible. But, don't be like Peter and take your eyes of Christ, because we will sink in that water without His guidance. Now if you do, remember all you have to do is call out for help and Jesus is right there with his hand extended ready to pick you back up! Go ahead, be a Peter though, it won't hurt you!

I am going to be a Peter tomorrow night, for the first time EVER, I am going to sing solo during our 5th Sunday Singing. I want to do something for Christ. I am nervous, but I am going to look to Christ to keep me up and I know things will be just fine!

What are you going to do to be a Peter??