“He said, “Come ahead.” Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus. But when he looked down at the waves churning beneath his feet, he lost his nerve and started to sink. He cried, “Master, save me!” Jesus didn’t hesitate. He reached down and grabbed his hand. Then he said, “Faint-heart, what got into you?”” Matthew‬ ‭14‬:‭29‬-‭31‬ ‭MSG‬‬

It’s Water Walking Wednesday! Seven years ago this month, Julie and I began our journey together as bloggers. Even today, saying I am a blogger sounds surreal to me. I always knew I would become a teacher, a wife and a mother. But never did I imagine blogging would become almost second nature to me. In fact, for years Julie even posted for me! I would spend a week writing, email it to her, and she would post.

We began our Water Walkers blog as an assignment in an online class we took about sharing your faith through social media. I remember how nervous and hesitant I was before each post was published. What would people think? Was I doing God’s will? Would anyone read the blog?

Now, writing for the blog has become second nature. God is always faithful to inspire, guide and direct my words. Towards the end of each year God always leads Julie and I in next steps to stretch us and grow our blog. My prayer is that we never forget how it felt to jump out of the boat like Peter. I pray we always listen when Christ directs us to “come ahead.” May we always keep our eyes on Christ instead of “the waves churning” beneath our feet.

How about you? When have you jumped out of the boat and walked on water? Is God calling out to you now, “Come ahead”? Today, may each of us have discernment and courage to jump!

Click here to read my post from 7 years ago!