Introduction

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into the wonderful world of Matthew 14:29-31, exploring some powerful truths about God's miraculous power, our obedience to do new things, and the incredible blessings that come from faith and obedience.

As Henry Blackaby once said, "If you know that God loves you, you should never question a directive from Him. It will always be right and best. When He gives you a directive, you are not just to observe it, discuss it, or debate it. You are to obey it."

Let's read the scripture together:

"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?'"

Isn't it remarkable that Peter, a fisherman by trade, was called to do something entirely new, to literally walk on water? And even when he faltered, Jesus was right there, ready to catch him when he began to sink. Let's open our hearts to the lessons we can learn from this story today.

Let's bow our heads for a moment of prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father, we humbly come before You, asking that You open our hearts and minds to Your word today. Give us the courage to step out of our comfort zones, to be obedient in doing new things, and to trust in Your power at work within us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

God's Power to Work in New Ways

This narrative is not just about Peter's faith or lack thereof; it's about the limitless power of God to do the impossible and to do it in ways we may not expect.

Peter was a fisherman: He knew the sea like the back of his hand. He understood its dangers, its unpredictability. Yet, in this moment, he was called to do something entirely new, something that defied all his knowledge and experience. He was called to walk on water. This was not a random act, but a divine intervention, a demonstration of God's power to work in new ways.

Challenges our understanding of what is possible: It pushes us to expand our horizons, to think beyond our human limitations and to embrace the divine possibilities. God's power is not confined to our understanding or our expectations. It is not limited by the laws of nature or the boundaries of our imagination. God's power transcends all that. It is boundless, limitless, and it can manifest in ways that we can't even begin to comprehend.

Stepping into a new realm of possibilities: Peter was stepping into a space where the natural laws did not apply, where God's power reigned supreme. This was a space where faith was the currency, where trust in God was the only requirement. Peter was not just walking on water; he was walking in the realm of God's power, a realm where all things are possible.

The transformative power of God: Peter was transformed from a fisherman into a water-walker, from an ordinary man into a vessel of God's power. This transformation was not a result of Peter's abilities or qualifications. It was purely a result of God's power at work within him. God can use us in extraordinary ways, regardless of our abilities, qualifications, or past experiences.

Not about doing the impossible: It's about transforming us in the process. It's about taking us from our comfort zones, from the familiar and the predictable, and launching us into the unknown, into the realm of divine possibilities. It's about turning our weaknesses into strengths, our fears into faith, our doubts into certainty.

A testament to God's power to work in new ways: It's a testament to His ability to defy the laws of nature, to transcend our human limitations, and to transform us in the process. It's a testament to His boundless love for us, His desire to see us grow and flourish, and His commitment to fulfill His promises in our lives.

Our Obedience to Do New Things

Our obedience to do new things is a concept that is deeply rooted in the Bible, and it's a principle that God often uses to stretch us, grow us, and shape us into the people He wants us to be ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO