When Peter had his mind fixed on God, he was able to step out of the boat, leave the other fishermen behind and walk on the water. He was able to do the impossible. Though we may not have any literal boats we need to step out of, we all have figurative boats that we need to step out of. These boats may be our jobs, our relationships, our mindsets, our interests, etc.
The boat provided the fisherman a place of security. However, for Christians, the boats in our lives may be hindrances the devil uses to keep us content with the status quo. We may have a nice job but is it "kingdom business"? Is your job bringing glory to God? Or are you simply working for a paycheck? It is possible that you are earning treasures that are good only here on earth. When you die and enter eternity, will you be broke?
Are your associations and relationships bringing glory to God? The world wants you to choose relationships based on a person's physical appearance, educational level, class status, financial stability, and power wielded. However, 1 John 2: 16 reminds us that for all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
Being in a boat on the water is ordinary. It is to be expected. However, God has called us to be extraordinary people . . . peculiar even. God wants us to be the example to nonbelievers that with God all things are possible.
Those who profess the name of Christ Jesus must live the faith we profess. Do not fix your mind on circumstances. Do not fix your mind on what everyone else is doing. Fix your mind on the things of God. Fix your mind on obedience to God.
With a mind F.O.G., you too can walk on water. However, your supposedly "impossible feat" of walking on water may take another form. God can allow you to feed yourself and your family with no job. God can allow you to run for the highest office in the land and win. You can be completely cured of disease that doctors said was incurable. Marriages and parent-child relationships can be mended against the odds and the decay over time. Broken people can be made whole again. The insane become sane. The lost are found. The blind see. The lame walk. Strength is renewed. Hope grows where none before existed. There is no limit to what can be accomplished when your mind is fixed on God.
Share something that you have been able to accomplish because you had your mind fixed on God.
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