In the midst of the storm, when the wind was fierce, the rain a tempest and the waves were crashing down onto the boat, Peter stepped out in faith.
When, after fishing all night with nothing to show for it, Jesus commanded that they let down their nets one more time, even though undoubtedly tired, Peter launched out in faith and received an abundant catch.
These are just two examples of Peter’s great faith. Peter had developed an abiding faith. Faith that remains. Faith that does not take into account the impossibility of a situation. Faith that far outweighs the elements of your fears.
These are just two examples of Peter’s great faith. Peter had developed an abiding faith. Faith that remains. Faith that does not take into account the impossibility of a situation. Faith that far outweighs the elements of your fears.
It is this abiding faith that Peter continuously exercised because he understood that unless he exercised his faith it would not remain or abide. You too can exercise such if you follow Peter‘s Exercise Programme found in 2 Peter 1:4-8.
Peter’s Exercise Programme not only develops your faith but virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and Christian love.
Peter’s Exercise Programme not only develops your faith but virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and Christian love.
Keep in mind that in order to see your progress in this exercise programme, your faith will be sorely tested but do not give up or give in, do not quit, do not despair, do not grow weary, for faith brings great rewards. God will honour your faith.
Peter’s Exercise Programme ©2014 Shelley Johnson 24-May-14
Amen, it is not only saying we have faith but demonstrating it as well. Peter did not only say I believe but he acted out his faith with great results.
ReplyDeleteAmen. Exactly.
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