Admitting our uncertainty and
about what his friends might think. He
crying out to God for the help that we
was not agonizing and fearing that his
need is not a negative action.
lack of faith would disqualify him for the
It is
opening our eyes to our desperate need
help he necessitated.
for Christ – our continual need! Never
began to sink, he cried out. We must do
underestimate your need for Christ.
the same! Do not attempt to handle it
Peter found himself in need as he
on your own.
As soon as he
We need Christ’s help
found himself sinking (Matthew 14:25-
and we need it now.
Instantly Jesus
33).
Peter was walking on the water
reached out to Peter and He will do the
until he looked at his circumstances.
same for us. He is not waiting for us to
Peter looked around and began to fear.
earn His help. If we could earn it, we
This fear led him to cry out to Jesus.
would not really need it!
Peter was not shy when it came to
crying out for help. He was not worried
If I desire Spiritual fruit that
will remain for eternity, then
I must understand my need
to fill myself with the Word.
Stephanie White is a wife, a mother, a Bible teacher, and an author. She
has authored four books and co-authored four devotionals to-date. Her
website is designed to help share the Good News of God’s Word:
www.heavenonearthforme.com
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