Lord, Save Me

Peter said to Him, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water." And He said, "Come!" And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and took hold of him, and said to him, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" When they got into the boat, the wind stopped. And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, "You are certainly God's Son!" Matthew 14:28-33 

Can you imagine the trust that Peter felt as he started climbing out of the boat? Didn’t he feel the wind…and see the white caps on the Sea of Galilee? No. He was focusing on Jesus—his Lord and Master. The great Teacher. Then Peter felt the wind—not just a little breeze. He saw those white caps and was frightened that he would drown before he got to Jesus. "Lord, save me!" That is just what we call out to Jesus when we get a little worried—when we doubt. Save me—help me. Those who stayed in the boat, worshiped. They could see the miracle of Jesus walking on the water—and didn’t feel compelled to go out and join Him. He would be to the boat soon enough. They could see that He was God’s Son. He had power that no one else had. He could walk on water. If you were there, would you have been getting out of the boat with Peter, or staying in the boat and worshiping Jesus as He walked toward the boat? 

RSVP: Jesus is challenging us to have faith. Don’t doubt that He can help you. How will you respond to Him today? 

Prayer ~ Dear God—if ever I doubt, help my unbelief. I trust You—Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit—to work miracles in my life and in that of my family, friends, and neighbors. I worship You in spirit and in truth. May You guide and direct us all as we trust and worship You.

© 2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.