Sheer Desperation

Matthew14:28 '"Lord,if it's you,"Peter replied,"tell me to come to the water."'

This simple verse may not seem like much,but it was a defining moment in the story of Jesus walking on water.What caused Peter to cry out to Jesus like this?Surely he could have just asked Jesus to enter the boat and calm the waves,end of story.So why did then did he do what he did?

I believe it was sheer desperation that caused Peter to cry out to Jesus.He was afraid of the waves crashing onto the boat he was in.Why then did he ask Jesus to call him to walk on water?I believe at this point of time,Peter realised that huamn force was not going to get him anywhere.He learned that he had to rely on the strength of Jesus to escape the waves.He was desperate for help.And so he cried out to Jesus.Peter wasn't testing Jesus.He was pleading with Jesus.Stepping out of the boat into the stormy sea wasn't a step of logic.It was a step of desperation.He went to Jesus during his time of need.He abandoned his boat of comfort and safety and ran to Jesus.And what happened?He walked on the water.It was as if the water had suddenly turned into a path of solid ground for him to walk on.And he was saved.

Friends today I want to put forward to you that in your times of need,you can truly turn to the King of kings for help,for strength,for safety,for deliverance.When you begin to let go of all your circumstances,all your comfort zones,all your understanding of your situation,and you just run to our Almighty God,you will be saved.Just like Peter did,I want to encourage you to never fail to run to God in your times of need.Let go of your situations,let go of your comfort zones,hold on to Jesus.When you need to get out of your comfort zone,get out.And you will see God's plan for you.Get out of your boat of comfort and be shaken by the waves of uncertainty,but hold on to your faith and you will see the waves subside before your very eyes.That's what happens when you run to Jesus.


I have never walked on water
Felt the waves beneath my feet but
At your Word Lord, I’ll receive Your
Faith to walk on oceans deep

And I remember how You found me
In that very same place
All my failing surely would've drowned me
But You made a way

You are my freedom
Jesus you’re the reason
I’m kneeling again at Your throne
Where would I be without You
Here in my life, here in my life

You have said that all the heavens
Sing for joy at one who finds
The way to freedom, truth of Jesus
Bought from death into His life

And I remember how You saw me
Through the eyes of Your grace
And though the cost was Your beloved for me
Still you made a way