Day 128 "Doing the impossible is easy with God but only when our eyes are fixed upon Him."

Day 128 Matthew 14:25-33 Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt? And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God.” I don't know about anyone else, but speaking for myself, I can so relate to Peter in this situation. We have a great time with God, see His miraculous provision (remember He had just fed the 5,000 plus), and as soon as a storm comes we forget that He is in control and lose faith. Every year around the holidays many ministries face a very similar situation. They have seen God's provision, they have seen His miraculous deeds, yet they are now planning for next year, and the funds are all to often not there. Therefore, often in the flesh they often begin to look at the storm rather than the savior, and the next thing you know their spirits begin to sink. Yet how foolish is that? Oh yes, I believe foolish is a very appropriate word for us in ministry in this situation only because we have seen so many miraculous moves in the area of provision from God. But what about you? Are you looking at the storm or the savior? When we focus on our savior, we see that He will never leave nor forsake us. We are reminded that we are more important than the sparrows, which He provides for, and we know by His sacrifice that there is nothing more favored by God than His people. So, why is it so easy for us to take our eyes off of Him? Could it be as simple as the fact that we see in the flesh, however, what we believe is in the Spirit, and what we yearn for is to see the things of the Spirit manifested in the flesh in order that we might be encouraged or believe? "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony." (Hebrews 11:1-2.) Our testimony truly is based upon how well we are able to do things in the flesh based upon the leading of the Spirit, while not taking our eyes off of the only one who can accomplish His great works in us! In other words, confounding the world by walking on water or being a part of things that make no earthly sense–I'm up for that, are you? Are you ready and willing to live a life that makes no sense to the world and gives glory to your God? Before you answer, let me say this: it will be hard, it will be somewhat painless, yes, it will force you to walk in faith, and yet it is worth ever step! Daily Prayer: Father, I ask that You would help me to have the faith to be obedient to You and walk as one who trusts in You for all things and believing that You truly are able to be my all in all. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen. "Doing the impossible is easy with God but only when our eyes are fixed upon Him." Pastor Gene Burroughs