I’ve always loved Peter. He was bold, outspoken, and quick to jump in with both feet. He was the first to put himself out there for God—to take a stand, to speak up, to lead with passion.
But even Peter lost his footing when his eyes shifted off Jesus. Matthew tells us:
“But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. ‘Save me, Lord!’ he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. ‘You have so little faith,’ Jesus said. ‘Why did you doubt me?’” (Matthew 14:30–31 NLT)
I think Jesus was teaching Peter—and us—that the only way to walk in boldness is to keep our eyes fixed on Him. Jesus knew Peter’s destiny would require courage. He was preparing him for the day he’d stand and proclaim the Good News, unshaken by fear.
It’s no different for us. When we take our focus off Jesus, our circumstances feel bigger than our faith. The “what-ifs” swirl, and suddenly we’re sinking under the weight of doubt, fear, and distraction. And isn’t that exactly what the enemy wants? To shift our gaze from the One who steadies us.
It reminds me of driving—our car tends to drift in the direction we’re looking. If we keep glancing at the accident on the other side of the road, we’ll swerve. The same is true spiritually: wherever we set our focus is where our life drifts.
But when we lift our eyes back to Jesus, He realigns our steps. Like Peter, we can cry out, “Lord, save me!”—and He reaches out, steady and strong, every time.
Friend, don’t let distraction pull you off course. Your destiny is too important. Fix your eyes on Jesus, and let Him guide you forward with courage.
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Today’s Step:
When doubt or distraction creeps in, pause and picture Jesus reaching out His hand to you, just like He did for Peter. Open your door to Him today by praying: “Lord, fix my eyes on You. Redirect my focus when I start to drift. Remind me that You alone are my strength and my destiny.”
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