The difference between faith and fear is focus.” Pastor David Jeremiah
“Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake.
“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”
“Come,” he said.
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” Matthew 14:25, 28-31 NIV Read full chapter
Commentary: Peter had enough faith to get out of the boat and walk toward Jesus… What people focus on becomes magnified, especially in fearful circumstances. Peter decided to leave the apparent safety of the boat and rely totally on Jesus – until the wind caught Peter’s attention. Whenever believers divert their eyes from Jesus in the midst of a storm their circumstances assume prominence, and they, like Peter, lose heart and begin to sink. The difference between faith and fear is focus. Pastor David Jeremiah
For more on faith vs. fear see my post Choose Faith Over Fear.
In His Love, Cindy
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Fabulous commentary by Pastor David Jeremiah! 🙂
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I love my Jeremiah Study Bible. His notes are excellent. Blessings, Nancy!
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Thanks! 🙂
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