Good Ol' Peter

II Cor 5:7 "For we walk by faith, not by sight."

I don't know of a more interesting character in the New Testament than Peter. He is often referred to as "Impetuous Peter" because many time his motto was act now, think later. One of those instances comes while sailing across the Sea of Galilee. Jesus had sent the disciples on ahead and assured them that He would meet them on the other side. Without consideration as to how this would happen, they set sail. As they are making their way toward their destination, a storm comes up rather suddenly. This is not an unusual occurrence on this particular sea, but what was strange is that while they were fighting the storm, they saw a figure on the water that appeared to be walking. After Jesus spoke to them, to calm their fears, our guy Peter quickly says "Lord, if it is really you, let me come out there too". (paraphrased) At Jesus' bidding, Peter began to make his way to Jesus on top of the water. At some point, Peter took his eyes off of Jesus and began to sink. But, as is always the case, Jesus was right there, ready to lend a hand and they all made it safely to the other side. We are prone to question Peter's faith, because he began to sink. But, the fact of the matter is that there were still 11 men left in the boat. Why do you suppose that Peter was willing to leave the security of the boat during this storm, having, no doubt, sailed through storms like this in his past as a fisherman? I think it is because, Peter understood a very valuable lesson - regardless of what is going on around you, the safest place to be is the nearest to God. As you face the storms in your life, make sure that you seek out the presence of God and get just as close as you can.