Stepping Out

Matthew 14:22-36AMP
22Then He directed the disciples to get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent away the crowds.
23And after He had dismissed the multitudes, He went up into the hills by Himself to pray. When it was evening, He was still there alone.
24But the boat was by this time out on the sea, many furlongs [a furlong is one-eighth of a mile] distant from the land, beaten and tossed by the waves, for the wind was against them. 25And in the fourth watch [between 3:00--6:00 a.m.] of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea. 26And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified and said, It is a ghost! And they screamed out with fright. 27But instantly He spoke to them, saying, Take courage! I AM! Stop being afraid! 28And Peter answered Him, Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water. 29He said, Come! So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water, and he came toward Jesus. 30But when he perceived and felt the strong wind, he was frightened, and as he began to sink, he cried out, Lord, save me [from death]! 31Instantly Jesus reached out His hand and caught and held him, saying to him, O you of little faith, why did you doubt? 32And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33And those in the boat knelt and worshiped Him, saying, Truly You are the Son of God!
34And when they had crossed over to the other side, they went ashore at Gennesaret. 35And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent around into all the surrounding country and brought to Him all who were sick 36And begged Him to let them merely touch the fringe of His garment; and as many as touched it were perfectly restored.

It seems like this is my life story. I spend so much time in that boat (bed, wheelchair). I pray Lord if it is You call me out! I step out daily. The few steps to the bathroom and back can be met with a light breeze or hurricane force winds. I never know to what intensity the storm will come at me or how quickly it will intensify. I believe each time that the wind and waves will cease. Oh, but I must be doubting somewhere because the waves have knocked me over if I don't grab onto something. I have many a bruise, scrape, swelling and breathless moment to attest to not reaching out soon enough. I refuse to give up. Lord if I could just touch the fringe of your garment I know I will be perfectly restored. It is getting closer and closer. I can feel it in the spirit.


Lord, give me eyes see, ears to hear and discernment to know all that You are speaking to me. I only hear the voice of my master, recognize and obey it. In Jesus' name I pray. AMEN