FAITH WALKERS We all like to accomplish great things in our life, whether it is fulfilling childhood dreams, becoming a sports star, having a thriving career, business or ministry. People like to go somewhere in life; not stay in a stationary position. As Christians, God called us not to walk aimlessly, without any sense of direction or purpose. God wants us to be faith walkers, people who walk with the leading of the Holy Spirit into their God-given destiny. I would like to share three importance principles of being faith walkers for Jesus.
Matthew 14:25-33 (New International Version)
During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." "Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water." "Come," he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?" And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."
Faith walkers are close to God
Apostle Peter did not walk blindly to Jesus. He heard the voice of Jesus calling him to get out of the boat and into the water. The Bible says in Roman 10:17: “Faith comes from healing the word of God”. When we hear from God, our faith level increases just like a little child hearing the voice of his parent, jumps into their arms. We need to develop a close relationship with God through daily devotion, prayer and worship. God longs to inject faith into our Christian walk so we can be victorious in life.
Faith walkers are risk-takers
Apostle Peter accepted the risk of sinking when he stepped out of the boat. Faith requires us to do things that are beyond our natural ability or understanding. Walking in faith can be risky but God will be faithful to His words. The Bible says that God is not a man that lies. God does not give dreams and visions to believers so they can fail and be disappointed. When Jesus called Apostle Peter out of the boat, Jesus intended for him to walk supernaturally on water. Jesus did not intend for Apostle to sink into the sea.
Faith walkers are history makers
History makers are those who do great exploits for God. They are able to leave behind a great legacy for the next generation to follow. Apostle Peter experienced firsthand a miracle by walking on water that inspired the other apostles to believe God for supernatural.
One of my spiritual heroes is Smith Wiggleworth. He was a plumber who became an international healing evangelist. Everywhere he ministered the gospel; lives would be transformed by the power of God. God used Smith Wiggleworth in the healing ministry because he took the risk for God. He wrote many books that are still in print after his death. He carried the Bible with him everywhere. He treasured the Word of God. He heard from God so he could pray effectively for every person. His faith inspired people around the world to believe God for miracles.
Let’s be Faith Walkers today!
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