Monday, August 3, 2026

Scripture

“Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him ‘You of little faith, why did you doubt?’” Matthew 14:31

Reflections

Sometimes it’s easier to talk about faith than to have it.

We have our moments when we’re strong in faith.  We step out boldly.  Things go well.  But then something happens.  We get distracted.  We get nervous.  We get afraid.  Everything then seems to go south.

The disciples witnessed Jesus walking on water.  Peter, strong in faith, had his eyes firmly fixed on Jesus.  He got out of the boat and started walking on the water to Jesus.  But then the wind started kicking in.  Peter’s mind shifted from Jesus to the water.  He began to sink.

When our eyes are fixed upon Jesus, things go well.  When we take our eyes off him, things don’t go so well.  Like it or not, we doubt on occasion because we are weak.  We get tempted.  We get distracted.  We do not always have the strength to keep our eyes on Jesus.

We could beat ourselves up over it but that would be pointless.  Jesus is the One who is fully aware of our weaknesses.  He is the One who reached out his hand and helped Peter when he was sinking.

When you’re having your weak moments, don’t be surprised if you see a hand extended to you.  God still loves you.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for loving me even when I am weak.  Help me to stay focused on you no matter what this day brings.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Matthew 14:22-33