"Lord Save Me!"

Peters focus

So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came towards Jesus. ³⁰But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’ (Matt. 14)

I am having a, continuous circular, conversation with myself about Peter’s focus. Or Lack of.

Actually the conversation is about the general population’s lack of focus.

Peter was doing fine walking towards Jesus on that turbulent sea.  He was.  

However, likes the seeds that fell on rocky ground, Peter got side tracked.  

Instead of keeping his focus on God, in Jesus’ skin, he started to pay attention to the turbulences under his very human feet.

Now, don’t get me wrong.  I would probably not even be willing to step out of the boat.  Let alone walk on a stormy sea.

However my mental conversation is trying to figure out how so many people today have found it impossible to focus on the God of history who created us to focus on His original design — plan — for his human creatures.

The plan to have us live focused on His will.

The plan to live very-good, kind and compassionate lives here on this earth.

There are millions and billions of good people living in this world. Good honest people who strive to measure up to God’s plan. His plan for the people to do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with Him.

That is just the truth — a wonderful truth.

BUT 

But there is a, not-so-slient, minority that make all kinds of not-so-Godlike noise.  Stormy noise that distracts us.

And  some of those folks dare to speak in God’s name.

Was that a judgment?

                             Absolutely.

May God forgive me if I am being unfair in my assessment.

Do you know what I wish?  

I wish the millions and billions who are working diligently to keep their focus on this Loving God -- who is walking towards us in this turbulent time; will not lose hope.

It is soooooooo easy to lose sight of the strength God give out in such abundance.