Step Out of the Boat — 10 Times Out of 10

Shortly before dawn 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.” “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. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” nImmediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”   Matthew 14:25-31

Life with Jesus is not easy…it is a calling that comes with tough tasks, persecution, and trials, but it also comes with purpose, huge victories for the Kingdom, contentment, and peace. Jesus wants you to do hard things, embrace the suck, believe in miracles…to step out of the boat when he calls you. How many times have you doubted his call to step out of the boat? This week Mike and Jim talk to Grace Sanders, a college student figuring out how to step out of the boat in an environment hostile to those who do. Dive into this encouraging word to live out your purpose no matter what.