Step out of the Boat

Do you sometimes feel like you are working, dreaming, praying, and nothing is happening? So much so that you are just going through the daily motions and are afraid to dream, ask, pray? Well, it's "time to step out of the boat and start believing again!"


I would like to share the following devotional from Pastor Joel Osteen. He is an amazing man of God that John and I listen to every Sunday, in addition to reading his books and daily devotionals. In fact, for our anniversary, we gave each other tickets to see Pastor Joel when he visits Baltimore next month. If you've never heard him speak, I encourage you to tune in on Sunday mornings at 10 on Fox where his Sunday morning message is televised. Or you can watch the entire live Sunday morning service online here.


Step Out of the Boat

Today's Scripture

“And Peter answered Him, ‘Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.’ He said, ‘Come!’ So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water, and he came toward Jesus” (Matthew 14:28-29 AMP).


Why do you suppose Peter wanted to get out of the boat? Why did he all of the sudden think he could walk on water? Well, you might say, “Joel, it’s because he saw Jesus open the blind eyes and cleanse the lepers.” Yes, that’s true. But the other disciples in the boat saw the same things. Why didn’t they want to get out? I believe it was because Peter understood that it was his time. He stirred his faith up. He believed at that moment that he could do what God placed in his heart. Jesus said, “Peter, do you want to get out of that boat?” He said, “Yes, I do.” Jesus replied, “Well, come on out.” Notice that Jesus didn’t say, “Peter, stay in that boat. Don’t you know I’m the Son of God?” No. He said, “Peter, I like your attitude of faith. I like the fact that you believe you can do great things.” I encourage you today to have that same kind of boldness. Start believing that your time is here! All the dreams that you’ve buried, those desires that you thought would never work out, it’s time to start believing again. It’s your time, and it’s time to step out of the boat!


A Prayer for Today

Dear Father, today I choose to believe Your Word. I believe You are faithful to complete the good work You’ve started in my life. I choose to hear Your voice and step out of the boat. Thank You for bringing to pass the dreams in my heart. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.