Focus on Me, not the Storm

One of my favorite stories about miracles that Jesus Christ performed was the night that He walked on the water of the sea of Gallilee, and He helped Peter to do it also. Jesus was walking to reach His disciples in a boat, and when they saw Him coming they were afraid. He said “Don’t be afraid, it is me.” Peter said, “If it is you Lord, let me come out to meet you.” Jesus said, “Come!”

So long as Peter’s eyes were on Jesus Christ, he too was able to walk on the water! But when for a moment he let fear of the waves and the wind replace his faith, and he began to sink. He cried out, “Master, save me!” Jesus caught his hand and helped him back to the boat.

This story reminds us that with God’s help we can be empowered to do things way beyond our capacity. And that if we let our focus slip, we will immediately begin to sink, but we should trust him to help us. A friend of mine has a reminder on his phone about this event: a picture of Jesus Christ reaching out and the words, “Focus on me, not the storm.”