Get Out Of The Boat!
In Matthew's gospel, chapter 14, Apostle Peter teaches us a valuable life lesson. He teaches us that it is possible to do the impossible. When this particular passage is preached, preachers often teach us about Peter's failure (he began to sink - Matthew 14:30). However, they often fail to tell us about Peter's success (he walked on the water - Matthew 14:30) .
If we only focus on Peter's failure (he began to sink), we would never be motivated to move from where we are to where we want to be. It is only when we focus on Peter's success will we move from ambition to action. So, I ask
Are you going to get out of the boat and venture into the unknown - do something that you have never done before?
OR
Are you going to stay in the boat - become a lifetime rider and play it safe?
Beautiful post and message. It's definitely the harder route (getting out of the boat) but it is also so much more rewarding! Who knows what we are capable of when we test our limits?!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful day!
Absolutely, someone once said that the sky is the limit!
DeleteOUT! I don't care much for boats anyway :)
ReplyDeleteHa! Ha! I know, right!
DeleteHaha...LOVE it my friend! I especially love..."It is only when we focus on Peter's success will we move from ambition to action." Oh yes, 'faith without works is DEAD'! Thanks for the reminder Trinity "to get out of the boat" and thanks for linking up today! May you have a blessed rest of your week lady! ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. As always, I'm glad to be a part of the link-up. I hope you have a fantastic rest of the week!
DeleteYou have really given us something to think about. Get out of our boat without sinking! It can be done if we 100% trust in God. Calling on His promise in Proverbs...lean not on our own understanding but in ALL our ways acknowledge Him and He will direct our paths. Hope you are having a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right. We must lean not to our own understanding. If we waited on our own understanding all of the time, some things would never get done. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteHi Trinity!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is a very helpful post. Eye opening, indeed! What we read doesn't happen by chance. Lately, I have been thinking about letting my hair down on my blog, and not holding back. I'm ready to get out of the boat and do what I know I must do.
Thank you for this post and also for stopping by and commenting on my recent post. Your words confirmed things for me and then when I read your post I got even more confirmation. All praises to God for what you share with us!
Have a blessed weekend!
You are welcome. I'm just glad to know that what I write is not in vain. I love the way that God uses so many avenues to confirm things in our lives. Thanks so much for stopping by!
DeleteI heard a sermon once about living a lukewarm life that really resonated with what you're saying here. It may be nice to sit in the boat, but it's not what we're always meant to do.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting, I'm visiting today from Thursday's Favorite Things.
Wow! This is so inspirational Victory! It is true, if we are to achieve success we have to be bold and not give into failure. Taking new steps and new directions are a must. Thanks for sharing.
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