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Back to DevotionalsMatthew 14:27

Walking in Faith, Not Fear

Pastor Kyle

There is something remarkable about Peter in that moment on the water. The wind was howling. The waves were rising. And yet - when Jesus said come, Peter got out of the boat.

We often wait for the right moment. The right conditions. The right feeling of confidence. But faith has never worked that way. Faith moves toward Jesus even when the circumstances say stay put.

Where is Jesus calling you to step out today? Into a difficult conversation? A new direction? A step of obedience that feels risky? The water might be rough - but His voice is clearer. Take the step. Keep your eyes on Him.

Prayer: Lord, when fear tells me to stay in the boat, give me the courage to hear Your voice above the storm. I choose to step out in faith today. Amen.

More Devotionals

Scripture for reflection: Jonah 1:1–3 — Jonah runs from the word of the Lord. Jonah 2:9 — “Salvation belongs to the Lord.” Job 38:1 — The Lord speaks to Job out of the whirlwind. Job 42:5–6 — “I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.” Luke 9:23 — “Let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Galatians 2:20 — “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” Matthew 12:40–41 — Jesus points to Jonah as a sign of His death and resurrection. Luke 22:42 — “Not my will, but yours, be done.”

A devotional thought from ODCF

Hi church family, Here is a short devotional encouragement for this week. Jonah’s story reminds us that obedience is not always just about doing something...

Scripture for reflection: Jonah 1:1–3 — Jonah runs from the word of the Lord. Jonah 2:9 — “Salvation belongs to the Lord.” Job 38:1 — The Lord speaks to Job out of the whirlwind. Job 42:5–6 — “I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.” Luke 9:23 — “Let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Galatians 2:20 — “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” Matthew 12:40–41 — Jesus points to Jonah as a sign of His death and resurrection. Luke 22:42 — “Not my will, but yours, be done.”

A devotional thought from ODCF

Hi church family, Here is a short devotional encouragement for this week. Jonah’s story reminds us that obedience is not always just about doing something...