I’m asking you to dream big, walk on water, and step out by faith. That’s what Peter did when he was in the Galilee on the boat, and Jesus invited him onto the unknown. He stepped out by faith. Let’s read the story, and as you do, think about your dreams and what God is calling you to do.
“But Jesus immediately said to them: ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.’ “‘Lord, if it’s you,’ Peter replied, ‘tell me to come to you on the water.’
“‘Come,’ He said. “Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” “Immediately, Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. ‘You of little faith,’ he said, ‘why did you doubt?’
“And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, ‘Truly you are the Son of God.’”
—Matthew 14:27-33
Peter did the impossible, even if only for a few steps. And notice, when the scene was over, and everyone was in the boat together, all the glory and awe were directed to God. Dreaming big and stepping out is not about you and me; it’s about bringing praise to God. When you have a dream from God, you have to step out by faith. The dream God gave me at age eleven didn’t come to pass when I was 12 or even 21. I didn’t see the real significance of that dream until over 20 years later.
God-inspired dreams make room for the impossible because God is the architect and the One Who fulfils the dream. Our role is to obey what He tells us to do. And you can have the assurance that God gave you that word. One word from God can change your life forever. Faith moves the hand of God and turns the head of God.
Obedience and faith in God’s dreams unlock His favor in your life and in the lives of those around you. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines favor as “regard shown toward another, especially by gracious kindness; a special privilege or right granted.” As children of God, we receive forgiveness and favor—His gracious kindness. Jesus humbled Himself in obedience to the Father. He gave His life so that you and I could experience forgiveness for sin. God’s favor rests upon Him and is released abundantly in our lives when we follow in Jesus’ footsteps. One important lesson to be learned: God bestows His favor so that you may live in the fruits of His blessing. When that happens, God is glorified and you are blessed beyond measure.
Sometimes the biggest dreams move God to show up in the biggest ways. And, despite our mistakes and wrong turns, God’s dreams can come to pass.
Walking on the Water
