Fix Your Eyes On Christ, Not The Storm





Text: Matthew 14: 24-33


Life is full of challenges. These challenges may come in the form of trials, temptations, distress, failures, etc. They are sometimes likened to the storms of life. Sometimes, the effects are devastating. We therefore need someone in the name of Jesus who has the capacity to support us at all times.

In our text, Peter had the privilege of walking on the sea on the bidding of Jesus, but when he was faced with turbulent wind, he lost faith and began to sink. Quickly, he cried to Jesus for help and He got him out. Jesus is always ready to render assistance to all Christians that are passing through the storms of life.

Your challenge can be spiritual, social, emotional, and others but God has the power to see you through it all. At times, they may be overwhelming. Fixing eyes on the problem will compound the situation. Note that Peter started sinking only when his eyes were on the boisterous wind. It is pertinent to understand that our Lord Jesus has solution to every situation.

Without any doubt our Lord Jesus is great. In our text, we noticed that despite the violent wind, He walked on the sea. When Peter was sinking, it was not difficult for Him to draw him out. Also, to the amazement of the people, He stopped the turbulent wind. With our eyes fixed on Jesus, we will receive support, encouragement, comfort, deliverance and many other things from Him. We therefore need to remain focused on Him.


HOW CAN ONE MAINTAIN FOCUS AND FAITH IN CHRIST?

It is good to have access to something, but it is better to know how to maintain it. Our faith in Christ can easily be maintained by remaining attached to Christ. Every moment we stand in need of Christ: while we stand – we are upheld by His power only; and when we are falling, or have fallen, we can be saved only by His mercy.

Also, we must pray always as it is prayer that sustains us against the programme of the enemies. Studying and meditating on the Word of God regularly helps us to explore and know more of God’s promises to maintain faith in Christ.

Even as we preach the Gospel to others, we remind ourselves of God’s requirements for believers to make heaven, thus keeps us focused. There are other factors that can however help us keep our focus on Christ such as counseling others, attending fellowships and Bible studies, etc.

Nonetheless, no matter the fury of the storms of life, fix your eyes only on Jesus in faith and He will surely rescue you. He hasn’t failed and never will. He is Lord!

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