October 23rd – October 29th, 2025
VERSE OF THE WEEK
Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith. – Hebrews 12:2
Look Intently
Many people are familiar with the account of Jesus walking on the stormy waters of the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 14:22-33). In the pre-dawn hours, Jesus had sent His disciples to a place across from where they had fed more than five thousand with five small loaves and two fish. In the midst of the darkness, they spotted Jesus walking toward them on the water. Peter, ever impetuous, said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water,” to which Jesus said, “Come.” (The Lord always says to come to Him!) And Peter was successful at doing just what Jesus was doing, while he kept his eyes on the Savior. As soon as Peter became distracted by the storm and looked away, he began to sink below the water’s surface. He cried out for the Lord to save him and, of course, Jesus did. Look at the Lord intently, fixing your eyes on Him regardless of the circumstances that tempt your focus to wander. As you keep your gaze on Him, He will steady you through the fiercest storm.
