Steadiness in the Waves

Many of you find yourselves struggling to stand firm in rough waves and stormy seas where life has brought unexpected turbulence and your feet are searching for solid ground. I want you to know that I am the one that calls to you and brings you into peace. I am calling you by name and beckoning you, move out of the rocky boat and take my hand, walk on the waters with me.

Stand firm even now in me and lift your gaze, focus on me and me alone. Do not focus on the waves round about you but capture my gaze. I the lord your God am sure and steadfast and I will keep you sure and steadfast. I am giving you the faith you need to overcome every storm and to find a firm and steady place in me. Rest in my peace, my safety and my steadfastness in this season. 

Activation

Take a moment and focus on where Jesus is in the room with you today. He is giving you faith, peace, security and steadiness in him. Ask him what that looks like – can you see colours, shapes, is he handing you something, taking you somewhere with him, let him lead and guide you as you experience his closeness and nearness.

Take Jesus by the hand as he extends his hand to you and stand firmly in the place of steadfastness he has shown you. Ask him what it looks like in the natural to walk on the waves with him and to take his hand as he leads you out onto still waters with him. 

Matthew 14:28-31 (ESV)

And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 

Isaiah 9:6 (ESV)

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.