Get out of the Boat

Get out of the Boat!:

8.6.15

GET OUT OF THE BOAT:

8.6.15

Matthew 4:27-28

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

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

"Yes, Peter could not rest. He wanted to be as near to Christ as possible.  He saw Christ walking on the water and remembered how Christ had said, "Follow Me". (Matt. 4:19) ~ Andrew Murray

Do you ever hesitate to just get out of the boat?  When I think back on all of the times my little boat has gently drifted away from Jesus, I remember that what at times were huge separations from the Lord began with little hesitations!  "I'm going to rest in the boat a little longer".... "It's too much effort"...."I'm afraid I'll have to give up something". Most of the time totally unaware of what I WAS MISSING!!!

I want to step out of my boat today. I want to move towards Christ and desire His presence so much that I ignore what I fear I'll lose, or have to give up...... reminding myself and knowing instead, that with Jesus, it's never how much I'll lose, but it's ALL about what I'll gain by moving towards Him and sitting at His feet.

My prayer for you today is that you'll get out of the boat!