Read through the Bible in 2 years: Psalm 67, Matthew 14

… Jesus spoke to them, saying,
“Take heart; it is I.
Do not be afraid.”

And Peter answered him,
“Lord, if it is you, command me
to come to you on the water.”

He said, “Come.”

So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water
and came to Jesus.

Matthew 14:27b-29 ESV

Did you notice that the storm didn’t stop when Peter got out of the boat? Sometimes we’re expecting Jesus to stop the storm, when actually He wants us to trust in the storm. The safest place we can be is with Jesus – whether that’s walking on the waves or sitting in the boat, whether that’s on a hillside on a calm, sunny day or in a boat in the middle of a tumultuous storm.

Jesus fed thousands with a few loaves and fish by His miracle-working power, and Jesus made Peter walk on water. Don’t doubt, only believe. Truly, He is the Son of God. Is there a situation in your life today where God is calling you to get out of the boat and come to Him?

Heavenly Father, please encourage our hearts today. Help us to take heart, to be strong and courageous, to get out of the safety of the boat and to walk on the water into Your waiting arms. There is so much rampant wickedness all around us. The world and the weather seem out of control. Father, remind us that You are in control. You are still on Your throne. Your eye is still on the sparrow and You are still watching over us. May our eyes be fixed on Jesus, so that we are not terrified by the winds and the storms. By Your grace and by faith in Jesus Christ our Lord we pray, Amen.