This Sunday night I will be preaching on “Doing Impossible Things.” In thinking about the sermon, I am reminded of a story from Matthew, you can read it here.
At the end of a long day, the disciples were in a boat headed across the lake (Sea of Galilee). It was after dark when Peter spotted a figure walking on the water a few yards away. I can’t imagine why they were shocked – I am sure I would have been more mature (yeah right!).
Once the disciples figured out it was Jesus, Peter, being the bold one called out, “If it is you Jesus, call for me to come out there and join you.” Jesus said, “Come on in, the water is fine” (or something to that effect). Peter stepped out of the boat and on to the water. He was doing fine until he took his eyes off of Jesus. At that point, he began to sink.
Jesus has a knack for calling us out of our comfort zone and into something unknown – something impossible. I heard a new song today on the radio. I did not catch the title, but a line in the song hit home, “Impossible is not a word, it is just a reason not to try.”
What impossible thing is Jesus asking you to do today? Keep your focus on Jesus and trust enough today to get out of the boat.
Clay in the Hands 
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