God is calling me to fulfill the vision He granted me many years ago. Up to this point, I have lacked the self-discipline and courage to put into practice the habits and steps necessary for stepping into this abundant life. I stand here so uncomfortable. Nauseous really. Feeling bare where He stripped away so many of the comfort measures that kept me still in my place.
I can’t help but think of so many incredible people before me who had a moment like this that changed everything. Moses when he went back to Egypt, Abraham when he left his home behind to go where God would show him, Ruth when she chose to follow her mother-in-law, and David when sat down on the throne for the first time. So many have been called to walk on water. Many of those have looked at the waves just to have God pull them back up.
When panic tries to set in I think of Peter. A man who knew God himself in the flesh. He ate with him, heard him snore, and even watched Him heal countless people. Yet, when the pressure came, he denied it all. Even then God pulled him back out of the water and back under His wing. Peter went on to fearlessly preach the gospel for many years. Even if I slip now. God is merciful enough to give me another opportunity. He will not leave or forsake me.
God will forever bless me as long as I seek His face. I have acknowledged my Lord my entire life, except for a few years in my teens. Even then I believed He was the son of God and truth. I just didn’t believe I was worthy of salvation.
Since then I have well established my foundation. I will continue to follow the path even when it is unknown to me. I will acknowledge Him night and day. I will fulfill the vision and He will give me a new name as I walk on water face to the sky. Wavering less and less. Strides becoming longer and longer.
My God is doing a mighty work. Amen.
