Making a demand on the impossible.
Matt. 14:28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
Matt. 14:29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
Jesus came to show us the Father. Jesus came to show us the heart of the Father and He came to show us the power of the Father. Jesus’ birth was announced with a declaration when Mary asked the angel, “how will it happen?” as she was not married at the time. That one declaration would mark the life and ministry of Jesus as He demonstrated the Father’s heart.
“Nothing shall be impossible for God.”
God lives in the realm of all possibilities. There is nothing He cannot do. Asking the question if God can make a rock so big that even He can’t pick it up is futile because you miss the point. That very question tries to create a realm of impossibility and God does not live in that. He is in the realm of impossibility!
In this story we see Jesus walking on the water which was impossible in the natural realm simply because this natural realm is bound by certain laws like gravity and density. When God shows up, all laws bow to His command and bidding. When the spiritual invades the natural the natural bows to the power of the spiritual. Peter saw the realm of impossibility and wanted to experience walking in another world. He asks Jesus that if it is Him to command him to walk in that world. Jesus says one word – “COME.”
That one word carried enough power to cause Peter to step over into a new experience and live for a few minutes under another law. A law of life and of power. The other disciples were still in the boat gripped by fear. When they saw Jesus they thought it was a ghost and called out in fear. Fear will distort your vision and make you see things your mind perceives. While they still feared, Peter decided to challenge his fears and step out. Is fear gripping your heart and distorting your faith? Face it and get out of the boat.
As Peter walked he saw the waves and feared again. The result was he sank. Many people have experienced that sinking feeling after they initially stepped out in faith. Fear is real and fear will rob you. The good news is that Jesus was close enough to pick him up. Cry out today with a heart that is honest about where you are. He will pick you right up and walk you back to the boat.
With one word Peter stepped into a new experience. Think about where you can walk and what you can experience if you step out on His word. Here is a few of Jesus’ words. Count them please.
Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. Matt 14:27 – 10 words.
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 – 31 words.
One word to Peter changed his life. What will this do for you? I dare you to step out! We need to make a demand on the realm of God to invade our natural world. Miracles are not miracles to God. It is His natural behavior.
