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One night, Peter asked Jesus if he could come and meet him. Jesus looked at Peter and said, "Come." While this seems to be an ordinary request, it was quite extraordinary: Jesus was standing on the waters of the Sea of Galilee during a violent storm. So if Peter wanted to be with Jesus, he too had to walk on the water. And he did! As long as he kept his eyes on Jesus, Peter remained on top of the sea. However, at some point, Peter shifted his focus to the storm around him. You know the rest of the story.
In many ways, the call to follow Jesus every day can feel just as daunting as an invitation to walk on water. Scripture commands us to be holy as God is holy (Leviticus 20:7). More than once, Jesus told people, “Go and sin no more” (John 5:14; 8:11). He told us to love our enemies and do good to those who hate us (Luke 6:27), and to forgive those who have hurt us if we want God to forgive us (Matthew 6:14-15). Following Jesus means being humble, poor in spirit, and ready to repent on a daily—no, make that an hourly—basis. The exhortations go on and on—to the point where we feel like throwing up our hands in exasperation.
Let’s face it: It’s impossible to be a Christian. Not one of us has the strength or maturity to fulfill…
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