Matt. 14:24-29- But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
*In these verses we find the disciples either…
A. Scared
B. Satisfied with being in the boat.
C. or Stepping out on faith!
**Too many times we find ourselves, like the disciples, scared or satisfied with just being in the boat. What we need is to do is go overboard for Jesus!
*Going Overboard for Jesus!
*we should go overboard in our…
a) Worship toward Him!
b) Walk with Him!
c) Witness for Him!
d) Work because of Him!
e) Warfare in honour of Him!
**going overboard takes a…
1. Love for the Father!
2. Leap of Faith!
3. Life that’s Fervent!
*enthusiastic about…
a) a Move of God
b) the Message of God
c) the Ministry of God
d) the Mercy of God
4. Longing for the Fire!
5. Looking to Jesus with Focus!
Let’s purpose in our hearts to get out of our complacent ways and go all out for the cause of Christ! –Pastor Doug Foster
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