Playing it safe rarely wins the prize. But it’s easier to play it safe. Risk is . . . well, its risky. We like comfort and security and once we find it, we don’t want to risk it.
But God did not create us to live lives of comfort. We can have security in our relationship with God, but our worldly security is not really a concern for God. Paul said, “to live is Christ and to die is gain.” In other words, when our priority is pleasing God and living our lives to fulfill his desire for us, then there really isn’t a risk.
God wants to do immeasurably more than you can imagine in and through you today. Will you let him?
But Peter finally recognized Jesus. Still a little unsure of himself he said, “Lord, if it is you, tell me to come out on the water.” That makes sense. Peter is trying to make sure that he is right – that this really is Jesus. But I am not sure he expected Jesus to say, “Come.”
also says that we were created for good works in the same passage. This faith we have should be turned loose on the world.
God promises to be with us through all that life hurls our way – why? Isaiah records the words of God saying, “Because you are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you.”
God is with us each and every day. Jesus’ promise is dependable – he will never leave us nor forsake us. But so often, we live our lives unaware. We pass through our days marking time but oblivious to God’s presence and interaction in our lives.
Then we gathered out on the island in the afternoon to celebrate baptism. We celebrated with 16 people who had made commitments to follow Jesus and were baptized in the surf on that evening. It was a glorious time of testimony. Many of our church family gathered to celebrate and of course, the regular beach goers were there too.
Clay in the Hands 