One of the essential lessons for a believer is to know what to do in the midst of life’s storms. The Bible teaches that the only way to rise above your circumstances is to put your focus on Jesus and keep your eyes on Him only, no matter what you may be going through. You must depend on Him for everything.
Matthew 14:28-30 declares:
28 And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.”
29 So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw [e]that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”
Our nugget title this morning is: “Keep Your Eyes On Jesus”
Jesus is the answer to every problem you will ever have and every challenge you will ever face. Unfortunately, though, during adverse circumstances it’s often tempting to take your eyes off Jesus and start looking at other things. You may even try to figure out how you can get yourself out of whatever situation you’re in.
The miracle of Peter walking on the water in is a great example of what you can accomplish when you keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. You see, Peter was bold enough to step out in faith in order to walk on the water, even in the midst of the storm raging around him.
And As long as Peter kept his eyes on the Lord, he was able to do something that defied natural laws. He was walking in the supernatural, just like Jesus was!
Don’t miss this: Peter literally became what he was beholding. As he beheld what Jesus was doing, Jesus enabled him to do the same.
However, Peter then began to look at the natural things that were taking place around him. He saw the waves rising higher and higher and felt the winds increasing to phenomenal speeds. His physical senses began to take over, and all of a sudden he was no longer focused on Jesus, but on the stormy situation going on around him. As a result, he began to sink, causing Jesus to catch him and save him from drowning.
I’m sure many of you probably know what it’s like to be in the midst of a storm, and some may be there right now, . Maybe, like Peter, you started out with your focus on Jesus but got distracted by what was going on around you. But I’m here to encourage you this morning, to stay focused, and trust the word of God. Trust that He’s got you. Only you know what He has spoken to you. Don’t listen to the voices of others, just focus on Jesus, the only one who can save, heal and deliver you from every situation.
I’m convinced that everything the devil does in our lives is to get us to take our eyes off Jesus. Every bill, every irritation in our marriage or relationships, every situation with our children, and every pain or disease in our body is designed to prevent us from walking in the realm of the supernatural, which is where our deliverance, healing, and prosperity are obtained. Often when the storms of life are raging all around you, it’s hard to behold the all powerful, all seeing, all knowing God, and keep our eyes fixed on Him.
But you must remember that your relationship with Jesus Christ is the most important part of your life. In Him is everything you will ever need to be successful in overcoming the challenges you go through.
So my brothers and sisters, As you continually look to Jesus, He will be the “author and finisher” of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). He will lead you to overwhelming victory, even when you find yourself in the midst of a storm. Stay focused, remain faithful and watch God deliver you in the realm of the supernatural. Remember, There’re nothing too hard for God.