The invitation to come

Come. It was one simple word. And Peter got out of the boat and walked on water.

Much as been remarked about this incident as told in the gospels. It begs the question, how far will I go to follow my beliefs?

Jesus often invites us to “come” and step forward. What keeps us? For one, we tend to stay with what is secure, what is familiar. We might even question, what did Peter accomplish by this stepping out of the boat? He grew afraid and began to sink. And Jesus had to reach out and save him. What kind of faith is that?

But that is precisely the point. Peter did not hesitate to move, and when he needed Jesus, he was right there. Stepping forward toward the Divine does not negate fear or failure…it simple helps us rise higher in our relationship with God.

Life gradually rises higher in thought and in heart if we are willing to step out. And a follower of Jesus must come to the point when Jesus words come echo in her heart, and she must step out of the boat of security and dare to walk on the fluid water of hopes and dreams. If you begin to sink, well, you know Jesus is right there to catch you. Sinking is not the danger...staying in the boat and waiting for something to happen is.

Believe you will find that treasure we are all searching for...the destiny planned for you from all eternity. All that has gone before you has prepared you for a particular moment...living out your dream. Do not keep putting it off, waiting for the perfect time. Peter stepped out of the boat in a raging storm! So, when the whisper of God is in your heart, and you hear the invitation come, go for it. The prize is only for those brave enough to risk...and that should be you! You will love your new life because your dream will be fulfilled!