Three-year-old Zoe was listening to her preschool teacher discuss transportation. When her teacher said that boats go on water but people can’t, Zoe raised her hand. “No!” Zoe exclaimed. “Jesus can walk on water!”

We have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people.

I Timothy 4:10

The book of Matthew describes Jesus’ water-walking miracle as an example of faith to His disciples. Yet when Peter started walking on the water toward the Lord, he began to sink. While Peter wasn’t as successful, he was willing to take a risk at Jesus’ invitation. Peter just forgot to keep his eyes of faith on the One who would never let him drown.

Hebrews 10:23 says, “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.” What is God asking you to do that requires a greater trust in Him than you have ever demonstrated? Ask the Lord to give you the faith of a little child like Zoe as you remember His promise to never leave you. Pray also that America’s leaders would be willing to step out of the boat and make choices that honor God.

Recommended Reading: Matthew 14:22-33