One night, the disciples of Jesus were in a boat, and suddenly they saw someone walking towards them on the water. They were terrified because they thought it was a ghost but it turned out to be the Master himself (Jesus). Simon Peter, dared to say “ Lord, if it’s you ask me to come to you.” Jesus didn’t say, No! Walking on water requires lots of prayerfulness! Rather, He spoke one word to Peter and said, “Come!” Peter jumped out of the boat and began walking on the water to Jesus.
But something happened next that changed the course of the story. Peter looked at the raging winds, and immediately, he began to sink. The question is : what was the connection between fear and the water? Why did the water which up until that time held him up, suddenly give way beneath his feet? Notice that as the Master quickly reached out to save Peter, He didn’t say, “ Oh Peter, you stepped on the wrong spot,” instead He asked him “Why did you doubt?” It was doubt that deactivated the power of the word “Come” which Jesus had spoken to him.
If Peter had not doubted, the water would have held him up as perfectly as it held up Jesus. Never allow doubt to creep into your heart. Doubt breeds fear, and fear is of the devil. Thus you must not accommodate doubt, fear or unbelief in your life.
Trust
When we realize that God has all power to do anything he wants, and that he always uses it for the good of humanity, then we can have absolute confidence that we are in good hands. He has both the ability and the stated purpose of working all things, including even our rebellion, hatred and betrayal against him and one another, toward our salvation. He is completely trustworthy—worthy of our trust.
When we are in the midst of trials, sickness, suffering and even dying, we can be confident that God is still with us, that he cares for us, that he has everything under control. It may not look like it, and we certainly do not feel in control, but we can be confident that God isn’t caught off guard. He can and does redeem any situation, any misfortune, for our good.
We need never doubt God’s love for us. "God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us" (1 John 3:16).
God did not send somebody else: The Son of God, essential to the Godhead, became human so that he could die for us and rise again for us (Hebrews 2:14). We were redeemed not by the blood of animals, not by the blood of a very good man, but by the blood of the God who became human. Every time we take communion, we are reminded of the extent of his love for us. We can be confident that he loves us. He has earned our trust.
"God is faithful," Paul tells us. "He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear" (1 Corinthians 10:13). "The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one" (2 Thessalonians 3:3). Even "if we are faithless, he will remain faithful" (2 Timothy 2:13).
He is not going to change his mind about wanting us, about calling us, about being merciful to us. "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful" (Hebrews 10:23).
He has made a commitment to us, a covenant with us, to redeem us, to give us eternal life, to love us forever. He will not be without us. He is trustworthy, but how do we respond to him? Do we worry? Do we struggle to be worthy of his love? Or do we trust him?
We need never doubt God’s power. This is shown in the resurrection of Jesus from death. This is the God who has power over death itself, power over all the beings he created, power over all other powers (Colossians 2:15). He triumphed over all things through the cross, and this is demonstrated through his resurrection. Death could not hold him, for he is the author of life (Acts 3:15).
The same power that raised Jesus from death will also give immortal life to us (Romans 8:11). We can trust that he has the power, and the desire, to fulfill all his promises toward us. We can trust him with everything—and that’s a good thing, since it is foolish to trust in anything else.
Of ourselves, we will fail. Left to itself, even the sun will fail. Our only hope is in a God who has power greater than the sun, greater than the universe, more faithful than time and space, full of love and faithfulness toward us. We have that sure hope in Jesus our Savior.
In 2009 there shall be increase of GACE: The glory of God will work in you to achieve what other could not achieve.
There shall be increase in ABILITY: Thing you could not do, you’ll find yourself doing it and accomplish them.
There shall be increase in KNOWLEDGE: You begin to know things supernaturally.
There shall be increase in FORTUNE: God is bringing financial wealth and material to you.
There shall be increase in WISDOM: You’re getting wisdom beyond reasonable, wisdom to rule.
There shall be increase SPEED: Supernatural speed, speed of expansion, the Holy Ghost will energize you and you’ll brag with speed, step-up tremendously.
There shall be supernatural increase in ACCURACY: You’re going to be accurate when you do anything.
Learn to keep your attention fully on what the word of God says, and you’ll never be overwhelmed by the circumstances of life. Rather, the same situations that challenge others will be your platform for victories. God’s Word is trustworthy and dependable, so believe it with all your heart and refuse to doubt.
But something happened next that changed the course of the story. Peter looked at the raging winds, and immediately, he began to sink. The question is : what was the connection between fear and the water? Why did the water which up until that time held him up, suddenly give way beneath his feet? Notice that as the Master quickly reached out to save Peter, He didn’t say, “ Oh Peter, you stepped on the wrong spot,” instead He asked him “Why did you doubt?” It was doubt that deactivated the power of the word “Come” which Jesus had spoken to him.
If Peter had not doubted, the water would have held him up as perfectly as it held up Jesus. Never allow doubt to creep into your heart. Doubt breeds fear, and fear is of the devil. Thus you must not accommodate doubt, fear or unbelief in your life.
Trust
When we realize that God has all power to do anything he wants, and that he always uses it for the good of humanity, then we can have absolute confidence that we are in good hands. He has both the ability and the stated purpose of working all things, including even our rebellion, hatred and betrayal against him and one another, toward our salvation. He is completely trustworthy—worthy of our trust.
When we are in the midst of trials, sickness, suffering and even dying, we can be confident that God is still with us, that he cares for us, that he has everything under control. It may not look like it, and we certainly do not feel in control, but we can be confident that God isn’t caught off guard. He can and does redeem any situation, any misfortune, for our good.
We need never doubt God’s love for us. "God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us" (1 John 3:16).
God did not send somebody else: The Son of God, essential to the Godhead, became human so that he could die for us and rise again for us (Hebrews 2:14). We were redeemed not by the blood of animals, not by the blood of a very good man, but by the blood of the God who became human. Every time we take communion, we are reminded of the extent of his love for us. We can be confident that he loves us. He has earned our trust.
"God is faithful," Paul tells us. "He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear" (1 Corinthians 10:13). "The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one" (2 Thessalonians 3:3). Even "if we are faithless, he will remain faithful" (2 Timothy 2:13).
He is not going to change his mind about wanting us, about calling us, about being merciful to us. "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful" (Hebrews 10:23).
He has made a commitment to us, a covenant with us, to redeem us, to give us eternal life, to love us forever. He will not be without us. He is trustworthy, but how do we respond to him? Do we worry? Do we struggle to be worthy of his love? Or do we trust him?
We need never doubt God’s power. This is shown in the resurrection of Jesus from death. This is the God who has power over death itself, power over all the beings he created, power over all other powers (Colossians 2:15). He triumphed over all things through the cross, and this is demonstrated through his resurrection. Death could not hold him, for he is the author of life (Acts 3:15).
The same power that raised Jesus from death will also give immortal life to us (Romans 8:11). We can trust that he has the power, and the desire, to fulfill all his promises toward us. We can trust him with everything—and that’s a good thing, since it is foolish to trust in anything else.
Of ourselves, we will fail. Left to itself, even the sun will fail. Our only hope is in a God who has power greater than the sun, greater than the universe, more faithful than time and space, full of love and faithfulness toward us. We have that sure hope in Jesus our Savior.
In 2009 there shall be increase of GACE: The glory of God will work in you to achieve what other could not achieve.
There shall be increase in ABILITY: Thing you could not do, you’ll find yourself doing it and accomplish them.
There shall be increase in KNOWLEDGE: You begin to know things supernaturally.
There shall be increase in FORTUNE: God is bringing financial wealth and material to you.
There shall be increase in WISDOM: You’re getting wisdom beyond reasonable, wisdom to rule.
There shall be increase SPEED: Supernatural speed, speed of expansion, the Holy Ghost will energize you and you’ll brag with speed, step-up tremendously.
There shall be supernatural increase in ACCURACY: You’re going to be accurate when you do anything.
Learn to keep your attention fully on what the word of God says, and you’ll never be overwhelmed by the circumstances of life. Rather, the same situations that challenge others will be your platform for victories. God’s Word is trustworthy and dependable, so believe it with all your heart and refuse to doubt.
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