Psalm 91:14-15
“Because he has focused his love on me, I will deliver him. I will protect him because he knows my name. When he calls out to me, I will answer him. I will be with him in his distress. I will deliver him, and I will honor him.”
It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the cataclysmic events that seemingly engulf the news these days. Pandemic woes, civil unrest, anxiety, illnesses, volcanoes, tornadoes, hurricanes, storms…on and on they go, and where they stop, only God knows. However the reality, no matter how grim, or ominous global news may be…God is with us, always.
When our eyes are focused on the LORD we can be assured our troubles will be a lot easier to handle and face head on. With the LORD as our driving force, and His Spirit of peace, we can ascertain what and how we will proceed in any given situation.
In Matthew 14:29, Peter walked on water due to his faith in Jesus. He knew that Jesus was stronger than the water. As long as Peter kept his eyes, that is to say “focus” on Jesus, his faith held him up. When he no longer focused upon Jesus, but instead turned his attention to look at the waves, his faith failed. Therefore, as a result of redirecting his focus from Jesus to the waves, he immediately sank.
As we face turbulent waves, we must stay in the word and focused on God and His phenomenal sovereign power. His ability to shield us, and guide us, is evident not only in the Bible, but in fact reality right here, and right now.
In fact, so many of us have been blessed by His omnipotence through the years. I’m sure, many have stories to tell of miraculous events, that touched lives, both personally, and through witness of others.
Keep your faith honed and sharp by your focus on Him, and His word.
Keep your faith no matter the circumstances, by your focus on His Kingdom.
Keep your faith by meditating on Him, and His word.
Don’t allow yourself to “drown” in the mighty waves of the world.
When we focus upon Christ, we can scale any mountain, climb out of any valley, and surf any tidal wave that looms in our path with confidence and ease.
Can we really do all of this?
Yes. Why?
Simple. Because through Christ all things are possible.
Remember that next time you face any adversity that comes calling.
“Father, thank You for allowing me to walk on water through my faith, and in Your name, nothing is impossible with You, and may my eyes always be focused on You, now and always, in Jesus name, Amen.”
But from there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul. Deuteronomy 4:29 (NKJV)
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 (KJV)