This poem was inspired by a sermon by my pastor, Darren Wigington, of Church of the Cove in Townsend, TN. www.churchofthecove.org

Get Out of the Boat

They point their finger at Peter

and loudly proclaim to all,

“He took his eyes off  Jesus                                                                                 and into the water he went.”

But what they neglect to tell us
is that he gave us a great example.
For Peter got out of the boat
forsaking the security of what he knew.

We too need to trust God for our future

and move out of our comfort zones.

Get out of the boat with Jesus

and gain eternal rewards.

 
Don’t be like the eleven disciples

who hung onto their seats and oars.

But be bold and adventuresome like Peter

and get out of your seat and go start.
 

A chance of a lifetime lies before you:
A chance to live a life of abundance.
It’s a lot like walking on water--
A chance to walk by faith.

                                                8/6/07