You’re still learning to trust Him, you’re still growing, and that’s okay.

“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?”, Matthew 14:30-31, ESV

My sister, what part of that verse stands out to you most? To me, my heart breaks when Jesus asks him why did you doubt? Peter had walked with Jesus, experienced up close and personal the miracle-working power of God, yet he doubted. I’m no different. How many times over the course of my life, I have doubted God‘s love, doubted His power to save, doubted His word, and doubted His calling. I’m much like Peter, seeing the waves, hearing the noise and becoming afraid and sinking. But just like Jesus did then, He does for me now. He immediately reaches out His hand and picks me up and pulls me out of my distress.

I wish I would never be doubtful ever again. I wish I didn’t have trust issues and get to where the wind no longer bothers me. But I have not yet arrived to that place if I’m being honest. To those who are still growing and learning how not to fear but trust in God, I’m speaking to you. Jesus didn’t have to run to Peter to rescue him. He was right there within arms reach. So it is with us, my sister. God is always, always within arms reach.

He knows we’re learning how to trust Him. He knows we’re learning how to believe and not pay attention to the noise. Be He also knew the same Peter who almost sank in the ocean and who later denied he ever knew Him, would be restored to sanity and boldly preach a message that would bring thousands to the faith. He knew this same Peter would contribute to the canon of Holy Scriptures. He knew this same Peter would see God anoint his very cloak to minister healing. That tells us, God’s not done with us, my sister. We’re still learning how to trust Him, and we will learn. We will grow. God will continue to be glorified greatly in our lives.

Prayer: Lord, forgive me for doubting you. Forgive my distress. I’m still learning how to trust you. Even when I don’t respond to storms like a faith woman, you still love me. Thank you, Lord. I love you with everything in me. I cry out to you because you are the only true and living God. You are my great deliverer. Rescue me. Pick me up. Place me on a firm foundation in you. Help my confidence in you grow each day. Thank you that you’re not done with me. Restore me and use me for your glory. In your name I pray, Amen.