Why Do You Doubt?

If only I could really believe, my life would be better!! If only I had more faith?? In one of the most well know stories in the Bible, Peter was walking on the water to Jesus. He took a step and got outta the boat. He's soooooo close. And just like that, he begins to sink. Literally he's in over his head. As he cries out to the Lord for help, Jesus is close enough to reach out his hand and grab his, to pull him up to safety. The text doesn't tell us, but i've always wondered... how did they get back into the boat?

Once there, Jesus asked him, Peter, you came so far, why did you begin to doubt you'd make it all the way?

Why do we doubt Jesus? Why do you doubt God?
Sometimes we doubt because we simply get distracted by the storm? When the "winds" push against our "boat", it's easy to get discouraged. We get tired. We see the obstacles and acknowledge that it's crazy to think Jesus can help. So we doubt His care? Or that He can provide us a way out.

Charlies Brown said, "I've developed a new philosophy... I only dread one day at a time."

I hope you'll join me Sunday as we take a look at Jesus miracle in walking with Peter. It's easy to get busy and distracted by the stuff that is happening in our lives. We feel overwhelmed and like we're "drowning"! All the while, Jesus promises that He is with us and there to see us safely back into the "boat".

"Truly you are the Son of God". The remedy for doubt is worship. See You Sunday friend!

Pastor Mike

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