DARE TO WALK ON WATER ! Mrs . LinettaSambathkumar , Coimbatore , TN
DARE TO WALK ON WATER ! Mrs . LinettaSambathkumar , Coimbatore , TN
( The final sermon delivered in the recently held Aroma in Sitheri Hills , Tamil Nadu )
Life is a journey and it is a wonderful thing to follow Lord Jesus Christ . The anointing of the Holy Spirit creates a deep desire in us to accomplish something for our Saviour . However , we just can ' t sit with folded hands and wait for things to take shape . The world that we live in is like a raging sea .
Walking on water implies , accomplishing a task which was considered impossible by others . The world may belittle or scoff at us . But , we have to remember that it is the Lord who has called us and move forward . Dr . Ida Scudder was a mere youngster when God called her to forego her comforts in America and serve the downtrodden women in India . This obscure youngster has now made history by establishing an Eye Hospital , a Medical College and the world renowned CMC Hospital at Vellore . God has a specific plan for each of us and we need to play our role in the Kingdom building process . In order to accomplish great things for God , let us consider the life of Peter from Matthew 14 : 24-33 where we see Peter walking on water . What made Peter to walk on water ?
1 . Undying Love
Peter had a wholehearted love for Jesus . The boat in which the disciples went met with a wind that was contrary and was tossed by the waves . In the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them , walking on the sea . The disciples cried out of fear . When Jesus said , “ It is I ; do not be afraid ”, Peter recognized His voice and could not remain in the boat . He never thought to create a record by walking on water . His only desire was to join Jesus . He said , “ Lord , if it is you , command me to come to you on the water ” ( V 28 ). So deep was his love for Jesus !
What type of love do we have for Jesus ? The foremost purpose of Jesus selecting His twelve disciples was “ that they might be with Him ” ( Mk 3:14 ). What is the first thing we do in the morning ? Do we run to check our WhatsApp , Facebook and Twitter ? How often do we text ? Have we ever calculated the amount of time and energy we spend on our mobile phone ? All these worthless things eat up our time and ultimately we hardly have time to spend at the Lord ' s Feet . Cherish the fellowship with the Lord Jesus more than that of our friends '. Yearn to draw messages from the Word everyday .
Let our first priority be God . When Jesus asked Peter , “ Simon , son of John , do you love me more than these ?”, he answered , “ Yes Lord , you know that I love you ,” What will be our answer if He asked us the same question ? Will we be able to say , “ Lord , I love you more than everyone and everything ”? If so , it must be shown in action .
Sometimes , the old habits of sin may allure us and our friends may entice us . Let our love for Jesus strengthen us to say a firm “ no ”. Gradually , we will be able to start doing what pleases Him and stop that which displeases Him .
1Jn 2:15 - “ Do not love the world or the things in the world . If anyone loves the world , the love of the Father is not in him .” Don ' t go back to our old sin as
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