[Certainty in the Uncertainty Series] During Empty Times: Fill Up with ChristSample

Fear Must Become Faith

It is possible that in the midst of these uncertain times, you have not been able to stop worrying, and all your thoughts have led to fear. Your imagination is out of control; you do not seem to find peace, and all you do is panic over everything.

You might be feeling like the apostle Peter before and after walking on water. Your life is out of control because the wind is blowing against your boat. The wind is like an invisible enemy (the coronavirus), and it can be found all around you. You cannot see it, but you can tell it is affecting the environment and the way you perceive things. 

Your boat is being tossed around by the waves of economic crisis and health threats. Jesus comes walking on water next to you. What do you do? Do you stay on the boat and allow the wind to toss you around, or do you look at Jesus straight in the eyes and walk towards Him? Will your fear become faith? 

Peter got out of the boat and walked on water until his eyes moved from Jesus to the wind. What are you focusing on? Jesus or the coronavirus and its effects? Are you sinking in doubt? Remember that Jesus is right next to you. Focus on Him. Know that even if you sink, as soon as you call on His name, He will reach out and take hold of you. 

How reassuring it is to know that Jesus has everything under control. Such knowledge allows you to relax, and worship. That is exactly what the disciples did after Jesus and Peter got in the boat. Worship is the only thing that has nothing to do with us. It takes the focus off us, and our problems, and directs all the due attention to the only One who has complete dominion over all the forces of nature.

So, from now on, every time you see an empty school, an empty bank account, or an empty church...

Pray

“I am full in Christ. Jesus is right here next to me; I choose to focus on Him. I know that He has everything under control so I surrender my worries and fears into His hands. Today, I choose to worship Him, and trust that no matter what may come my way, He will be right beside me.” 

This devotional plan is based on the Certainty in the Uncertainty Series, “Fill Up with Christ,” preached by Pastor Gregg Matte. To watch the whole sermon, please follow this link: 

https://houstonsfirst.org/message/message-by-pastor-gregg-matte