Step Out Of The Boat

Step Out Of The Boat “If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.” Mark 8:38 When I read this scripture a few nights ago it reminded me of the many times I had the opportunity over the years to let people know that I was a Christian. Even though I have always attended church I never was committed enough to really take my faith out into my workplace, which is so unfortunate. I had always been comfortable just being a good, considerate, respectful and honest man with all the people I came into contact with. However when the power of God began to work in my life everything changed. It reminds me of the Apostle Peter when he stepped out of the boat to go meet Jesus on the lake. I am sure he felt safe and secure in the boat, but when he stepped out in faith he was not sure what would happen. For a short time his faith sustained him, but when he began to doubt he began to sink. This is how so many people are in their own walks of faith. We are afraid to step out in the water, to venture out to territories where we have never been. But when we see and read some of the scriptures of Jesus such as the ones above, we must be willing to begin to step out in faith, and put our trust in God. I know that my life has changed dramatically since I have stepped out, and God has sustained me and given me abilities I never knew I had to make a difference. If there is one thing that I could ever encourage each of you to do, it would be to never be afraid to step out of your comfort zones to do the work of God and to spread His gospel. Amazing things will begin to happen in your life and you will never be the same again. God will take you to new heights in your ability to understand and reveal the plan He has for your life. My Daily Devotional Volume III April 15 Robert William Brock, Jr.