A Walk by Faith

    

 Fun fact about Taylor: other than Disney World, the beach is my favorite place to be. The rocks (pictured above) is my favorite spot and if it weren’t for the strange bugs that call the rocks “home”, I could probably sit there all day long. 

Why is this my favorite spot you ask? Well I have many reasons, here are a few: I like to look for sharks (Im terrified but also intrigued), I think it is beautiful, It is so peaceful, and lastly I love the way it makes me feel. Staring out into the deep ocean as far as I possibly can see, can get pretty overwhelming, I begin to feel extremely small. It is a scary feeling but there is also a peace about it. I find peace knowing that I am, no doubt, extremely small but God is, no doubt, extremely big. He is bigger than my fears, my insecurities, my anxiety, and He comforts me, always. 

When I look at the ocean, two things pop in my head: Peter and Hillsong’s “Oceans” (so cliche, I know) but it’s true. I wont write out the whole thing, but in your own time go read Matthew 14:22-27. So, the disciples are on the boat and the Bible says the wind was against it. Jesus began walking to the boat ON WATER— no doubt the disciples were terrified ( can you imagine ) but Jesus immediately comforts them saying “Take courage, It is I. Don’t be afraid.”. Peter boldly says “Lord, if it’s you, tell me to come to you on the water” & Jesus replied “come”. Peter kept his eyes on Jesus and literally began to walk on water until he realized what was around him, the storm got to him, he began to worry, he took his eyes off Jesus and in return, he began to sink. He begged Jesus to save him and Jesus immediately stretched out His hand saying “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”

So, I have been in Peter’s boat (no pun intended) plenty of times. Sure, maybe Jesus didn’t call me to jump off the rocks and begin to walk on the water during a storm, but so many times I have had my eyes locked on Jesus and then the storms of life hit, and I quickly take my eyes off of Him. I begin to sink because I can’t do anything without Him. He is my strength, my courage, and my security. Without Jesus I am weak, fearful, and insecure BUT even when I take my eyes off of Him, He loves me, He looks at me and says “come, do not be afraid”.He reaches out His hand and saves me.

Have A Great Day Everyone!