A Christian Man: He Lives With Faith

Written by: Greg Arnold

“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” - Matthew 14:28 (NIV)

The turbulent days that wash over us like towering waves can leave us wondering if we'll make it through a week intact. In an effort to fend off the evil that is bent on drowning us, we have a tendency to manufacture boats and rafts to remain afloat... allowing the wind and waves to drive us where it wants to take us.

Jesus Christ stands on top of the storms with an outstretched hand, waiting on us to call out to him for help, guidance, courage, and boldness.

Just like Peter, who recognized Jesus Christ in the midst of his fear and location, we too must locate Christ who stands on top of those things that threaten us or convince us to stay put.

Today, as you sit adrift in your boat, are you ready to call out to Christ? Are you ready to take that bold step of faith toward Jesus? Regardless of the circumstances around you, it's time to take that first step out of the boat, and it simply begins with you calling out... "Lord, I see you. Tell me to come to you. Give me the boldness to step toward you".

Peter got out of the boat... while the others crouched in their places assuming Peter was an idiot. When you step out and step toward Christ, others will be encouraged by your act of faith. Don't get comfortable in the boat you've built to survive the evil of the day. Locate Christ, call out to Him, and get out of the boat. Walk toward Christ and stop allowing evil to dictate where you aimlessly go.

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Are you waiting to step out in faith toward Christ?

What one thing holds you back?

PRAY: God, I want to get out of the boat and live boldly for you. The heaviness of life and things that come against me are no match for you. Tell me to come toward you, draw me near, speak to me today. Amen.

John F

on 08/14/2023 at 11:51 AM

God I want ask you for your help everyday of my life to stay faithful to you and to be more bold for you and also I pray that you help the other men in Christ that are going through tough situations to depend on you for their strength. Amen

Ben

on 05/12/2023 at 03:25 AM

Amèn to this

jdubb05

on 03/08/2023 at 03:00 PM

Why not the NIV

michael hawkins

on 02/20/2023 at 12:46 PM

Mark Im in that same boat! As our pastor at church says the closer to Christ the more shameful we feel. The battle is a tough one but not an impossible one. YOU are NOT alone! I’ll be praying for you brother!

mmark57

on 01/16/2023 at 07:58 PM

I understand the hopelessness w addiction. I’ve struggled w pornography since I was 12 yrs old. It has taken a lot from my marriage and me as a human being. God is the only one that can take away this obsession. I have been a Christian believer through it all and that’s the real shameful part. Go to Church and worship w my family and then come home and look at porn. Makes no logical sense to a non-addicted person or (Normy), but to me it’s survival. My prayer today..God may I find in you what I think I need in that lust image. Amen

Ciaran

on 01/11/2023 at 06:17 PM

Amen to this

visionc35@gmail.com

on 01/06/2023 at 04:18 PM

I am David Hibinga from Uganda, an Apostle by calling, have been going through a lot, I have just logged in this app and it seems to be amazing to me and All the ministers of the Word of God, thank you for keeping in and serving God this is going to be my first sermon in the Year 2023 thanks much, love you All in Jesus name amen

paul

on 01/05/2023 at 12:48 PM

Let's try using verses from a trustworthy Bible. NIV is not a good choice

TrueGritMan0161

on 11/23/2022 at 01:45 PM

Michael, I can’t imagine what your going thru, because I’ve never been in your shoes or even close. But reading your comment I am proud of you for what you have been able to accomplish and I know from what you’ve said that you are happy with how far you have come. Always remember your family and home that you’ve created and God has allowed you to be the husband and father to your kids. You have a huge responsibility my friend and your kids and wife are counting on you to be the Man that God wants you to be. However you do it, if it’s a little bit at a time or ?? Step out of that boat and reach for God help with this medication. Gods never going to let go of you and always remember God is always there and he never moves away…. we are the ones that move. Praying for you and your family

michael f vinning

on 11/11/2022 at 12:22 PM

Sorry, my post are out of order, please read the long (3rd one) first then work your way up

on 11/11/2022 at 12:21 PM

I feel hopeless at times and stay in busyness the rest of the time to drown it all out. Please pray that God works this out inside of me and I finally get the courage to take Jesus at his word; to trust that I can trust Him to see me through! In Jesus name, Amen

I was a full blown addict by the age of 13. I am 51 now. Seen the inside of many jails and a couple rehabs, never could tie more than 3 months of sobriety together. About 12 years ago a ‘friend’ and fellow addict introduced me a “medicine” -an opiate blocker-after 3 days you feel nothing from it in the way of altered state, so at the time I thought it from God. In the past 12 years I’ve married an amazing woman, fathered 2 amazing kids and have held down the same job and advanced in the field, touching people for God, bought a house and a few cars, things I never dreamed I could do…but a couple years ago I realized I was no longer in touch with my heart or emotions, and can see these meds as the crutch I lean on rather than having to put my entire life in God’s hands and trust him to keep me right. It has become an idol and I know I will never be fully alive while on it but tbh I am terrified at the thought of quitting. I have weaned to a lower dose but plateaued and balked at going any lower. There will be immense pain in detox from it plus the thought of losing control of my stable life and the fear of going back out there-I’ve lived through hell and never want to go back. So I’ve been stuck in this boat. I vacillate between “I’m done with this” and “I’ll never quit this”. I’m tired of the inner war raging inside of me but too scared to step out of the boat!

Scott

on 10/10/2022 at 05:17 PM

Jesus, for weeks I have seen a clear vision of You standing on the rough water in the darkness holding your hand out for me. I’m ready Lord to give up my earthly authority and put all my faith in You.

BrandonTR

on 08/23/2022 at 04:31 AM

I know a lot of you out you prayers here, I feel strange doing that as if me typing a prayer is the same as my privately speaking a prayer to our father. It seems to me That by writing a prayer to God almighty here is like my looking for admiration from others as if I was some holy righteous perfected sort of man. Maybe it’s my own insecurity?? Instead of doing that to avoid the stroking of my own ego I will just ask for prayer and give a subject for your prayers to be aimed at. I ask that you would pray for my faith in him to be made whole, inspire of financial stress. Pray that I would have faith in his provision. Pray that I will not continue making my own way and as a consequence co to use making a mess of things and keeping my mind focused on the problems at hand and not him. Pray that I would focus on him first and above all and that he would guide me and that I will have discernment to trust and follow his guidance, and that I would be able to hear his voice in front of all the other voices I hear saying if you don’t do this how will your family eat or if you do this your children will be poor. Pray that I will heed his instruction and that he will provide first by his spirit and truth amd second with bread and finance. Thank y’all for the prayers may the Lord bless and keep you and may you always be satisfied according to his will.

Danny Spurlock

on 08/11/2022 at 11:47 AM

Great application of the text…May have to borrow this for a sermon!😁

Chris Houser

on 07/27/2022 at 04:37 PM

Lord, help me to not stay where I have been, but to step out so that you may guide me and teach me Your ways. Far too long have I stayed in the boat because I was fearful of the world around me. However, You called my name and You knew me! You asked me to follow You and no one else. You alone are who I serve and You alone I will spend my days. Father, allow me to continue to walk on the water with You and NOT FOCUS on the roaring waves of the chaotic world around me. - Amen

John Michael

on 06/21/2022 at 05:16 PM

Lord, help me not to only get out of the boat but also to keep my eyes affixed on You that I may be able to walk on the water of life towards you.

Andy Langford

on 06/19/2022 at 03:51 PM

God, I want to get out of the boat & take the next step....

Chris Lewis

on 06/15/2022 at 01:00 PM

This complements Daily Kickstart 164, God Builds Good Houses. Thank you Holy Spirit for increasing my faith.

David Wade

on 06/01/2022 at 02:17 AM

Lord I thank you that you are standing on the waves as the mighty sea is tossing me to and from on the boat and you are calling out to me. Strengthen me to stand in faith.

Chip Studer

on 11/06/2021 at 01:15 AM

Dear Jesus I see you standing on the water in the midst of my stormy life. At times I want to stay in the boat where I think it's safe until you toss it in the waves. Other times I jump our of the boat thinking I'll run straight to you but I loose focus and go under. Your righteous right hand always lifts me back up. Thank you for being patient and kind and dependable when I am prideful and rebellious.

Keith.Buce

on 10/03/2021 at 12:24 AM

some years now I've been serving the Lord. I have boldness to speak the gospel to anyone, praise God. But I think of my responsibility as a Christian man, surrender. we surrender, Jesus lives in us and empowers us to live a godly life. It's easy to confess Jesus as lord, but hard to do what he commands, deny yourself and take up your cross. I struggle daily to empty myself, not an easy task for sure. the only way to serve in word and deed, that is to confess Jesus as Lord and have power to live it out, is to step out in faith looking to Jesus with confidence and boldness. grounded, knowing that Jesus is above all the world can offer, which throws us to and fro. thank you Jesus for your great love that separate us from the troubles of the world and brings us to complete surrender 🙏

PWB

on 09/02/2021 at 06:34 AM

Faith is something I have been struggling with lately....I pray that God would show me grace and patience. Open doors and show me ways to better serve You Lord. Renew my faith and allow me to see and feel Your presence.

Justin Kress

on 07/21/2021 at 03:28 AM

At 16 I knew everything, at 25 I was invincible, and now at 37 with three tiny kids (a bigger job) and more responsibility I feel less prepared for life than I did at 16 (in some ways). So excited for the journey to “let go” and let Jesus take the wheel.

A Christian Man: He Lives With Faith

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