Overcoming the Spirit Of Fear

Mt. 14:24-30 “But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou; bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me”.

It was the fourth watch in the night, Jesus was not in the boat. The wind was boisterous and suddenly they saw a man walking towards them on top of the water. They have not seen man walk on water before, so they thought it was a ghost. Naturally they should be afraid.

Knowing that it was Jesus, allayed their fears and increased their confidence, at least the Master has come.

Fear is an unpleasant and awful strong feeling aroused by anticipation of danger, evil, loss, pain etc. It paralyzes the needed effort to do something.

Vs. 30: ‘But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink…” Peter was afraid – this second fear was caused by Satan to stop Peter from walking on water. This is a dangerous type of fear that Christians should abhor.

Supposing Peter succeeded in walking to Jesus on water, it would have been a major breakthrough for humanity. It is probable that man should have been walking on water.

When you are about to have a breakthrough, you should watch out for diverse suggestions and oppositions. You should be careful with the voices you hear so that you do not follow the voice of the devil.

Are you ready to embark on that project – it has stayed long on the drawing board, go ahead and do it. Its time to write that book, sing that song and do that painting. Start it today. With God on your side, you’ll cross every sea that comes your way.

Remember! Never magnify a problem above your God. Victory is ahead of you.