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Out of the Boat: Faith That Walks on Water

What’s keeping you from stepping out of your boat and answering God’s call?

In this bold and honest episode, we explore one of the most iconic moments in the Gospels: Peter walking on water in Matthew 14. It's not just a story of supernatural power—it's a blueprint for bold faith in the face of real-life fear.

We all have “boats”—comfort zones that give the illusion of safety but secretly limit our calling. It might be a secure but unfulfilling job, a broken relationship you're too afraid to leave, or even emotional walls built over time. Whatever your “boat” is, Jesus is calling you to step out onto the water—toward a life of radical trust and divine purpose.

Peter's journey shows us that miracles don’t happen in the boat—they happen when we walk toward Jesus. But that step isn’t easy. The storm raged around Peter, just like chaos surrounds many of us today: financial stress, fear of failure, uncertainty about the future. These waves scream louder than our faith—until we fix our eyes back on Jesus.

And here’s the grace: Peter sank, and Jesus immediately reached out. No shame. No delay. Just rescue. That’s the nature of God's love—it doesn’t require perfection, only surrender. Whether you’re walking strong or sinking fast, His hand is always within reach.

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone stuck in the boat. It’s time to stop watching from a distance and start walking in obedience. Your focus determines your outcome. When your eyes are on Jesus, fear loses its grip.

So, what’s your next step? What’s the boat you need to leave behind? And are you willing to trust Him—waves and all?

🎧 Listen now and rediscover what it means to walk by faith and not by sight.

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