“Water Walking”
“For nothing is impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37)
- Setting Up The Water Walk
“But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves” (Matthew 14:24 NKJV)
“Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”” (Matthew 14:25–27)
““Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.” (Matthew 14:28–29)
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” (Albert Einstein)
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22-23)
- Most Are Content To Stay Safe In The Boat
“The goal of faith is not the elimination of risk. In fact the greatest risk is taking no risks. Isn’t that the principle in the parable of the talents? Jesus commends the two men who take a risk and make a return. But the servant who buries his talent and break even is called, “wicked”. Why? Because he was not willing to take a calculated risk. Maybe risk taking is at the heart of righteousness. Maybe righteousness has less to do with not doing anything wrong and more to do with doing things right . Righteousness is using our God-given gifts to their God-given potential. And that requires risk.” (Mark Batterson)
III. Water Walkers Look To Get Out Of The Boat
- To Be Where Jesus Is
““Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”” (Matthew 14:28)
- Talk To Jesus About Walking On Water
““Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”” (Matthew 14:28)
- Listen To Jesus About Walking On Water
““Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said.” (Matthew 14:28–29)
- The One Rule Of Water Walking
- As You Walk … Look to Jesus
“Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.” (Matthew 14:29)
- When You Sink … Look to Jesus
“But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”” (Matthew 14:30–31)
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