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Walking on Water: Learning to Trust Beyond the Comfort Zone

 I’ve always thought of myself as someone who loves a good challenge. But then, when it comes to actually stepping out of my comfort zone? Let’s just say I’m more of a “sit back, watch the action, and maybe cheer from a safe distance” type. But that was before I started thinking about the time Peter stepped out of the boat in the middle of a storm.

You know the story—Jesus, walking on water, calls Peter to come join Him, and for a brief, shining moment, Peter actually walks on water too. That’s the kind of faith we all want, right? The bold, fearless faith that lets you step out of your boat and into the stormy unknown, trusting that Jesus will catch you if you start to sink. But the moment the wind and waves got too much for Peter, he took his eyes off Jesus and started to drown. Not the most graceful move. 

But, wait—this story isn’t about how Peter failed. It’s about how he trusted enough to take that first step in the first place. Let’s be real: the scariest part of walking on water isn’t even the walking part. It’s the part where you have to leave the boat behind.

For those of us who like the safety of what we know, stepping out can feel like a joke. I mean, who actually walks on water? Who does that? It’s not practical, it’s not safe, and it certainly doesn’t fit in with what the world tells us is “normal.” But isn’t that what following Jesus is all about? The stuff that feels impossible? That’s where the magic happens—when we let go of the boat and trust that God is calling us to something greater, even if it means stepping into the storm.

I’ve had my own “boat” moments. Like that time I decided to launch my blog, all terrified that no one would read it, or even worse—what if they didn’t like it? (still don't have enough readers,but hey we keep going) Or that one time I decided to take a job that scared me senseless, but deep down, I felt like God was saying, “Trust Me. Take the leap.” It wasn’t calm waters, but I made it through. And no, I didn’t walk on water, but I did manage to stay afloat by keeping my eyes focused on the goal and not the storm around me.

The thing is, life will feel stormy. There will be moments when you feel like you're sinking, like you're completely out of your depth, like you’re not good enough to be walking on water in the first place. But that’s when you need to remember what Peter probably learned the hard way: when you take your eyes off Jesus, you start to sink. The waves? Yeah, they’re big. But so is the One who’s calling you to get out of the boat.

So, how do you keep your eyes on Jesus when life feels stormy? I think it’s all about shifting your focus back to the One who called you in the first place. When the wind howls and the waves crash, it’s easy to look at the chaos. But when you focus on the constant, unchanging love of Jesus, you remember why you stepped out in the first place. You remember why it was worth it.

Trust isn’t about having everything figured out—it’s about moving forward even when the waters look wild. Peter didn’t walk on water because he was perfect. He walked on water because he trusted. And when he sank? Jesus was right there, pulling him up. That’s the kind of trust that sticks with you.

So maybe your boat looks like a safe job, a secure relationship, or the cozy corner of your comfort zone. But if God’s calling you to step out, go ahead. Trust Him. You don’t have to walk perfectly on water. Just keep your eyes on Him, and He’ll carry you through the storm.

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