Walk on Water

My friend has a big decision to make. She has had some physical problems that make it very difficult for her to do her job. If she can’t meet a minimum requirement of hours, she will lose her job.  Even harder for her is the fact that her benefits include a home where she, her husband, and 3 sons now live. 

They have nowhere else to go at this time. 

She has to make a big decision. Either way, it is a huge step of faith for her.  If she stays, she will need to trust God for the physical strength to meet her work schedule. If they move, she will lose her salary and benefits. 

She and her husband are also in full-time Christian ministry, so quitting her job would be a relief in many ways, but a financial burden at the same time. 

So, I sent her this picture and reminded her of the story of Peter walking on the water. I told her that I didn’t know if she should move or stay where she was.

I told her that either way, Jesus was with them for their good. 

Maybe someone else needs to be reminded of this message today. 

Matthew 14
Jesus Walks on the Water22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land,[a] for the wind was against them. 25 And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”28 Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he noticed the strong wind,[b] he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”