Courage on the Sea: Walking with the Master

Stepping out of the boat is one of the most challenging decisions we’ll ever face. The boat represents safety, familiarity, and comfort—the place where we feel in control. But deep within us, there’s a call to something greater, something beyond the security of the boat. That call is the voice of the Master, beckoning us to step out onto the sea.

The sea is vast and unpredictable, with waves that rise and fall, threatening to overwhelm us. It’s the unknown, the place where our fears and insecurities seem to multiply. Yet, it’s also the place where faith is born, where trust in something greater than ourselves begins to take root.

When the Master calls us to step out, it’s not because He wants to see us struggle or fail. He calls us because He knows that the sea, with all its challenges, is where we’ll truly learn to rely on Him. It’s on the water, where our footing is unsteady and our path unclear, that we discover His presence in a profound way.

Every step we take on the sea requires courage, but it’s not a courage we muster on our own. The Master meets us there, right where the waves are the fiercest. He reaches out His hand, steady and strong, offering us the strength we need to take the next step. His presence brings peace in the midst of the storm, a peace that surpasses all understanding.

As we walk on the water, we may falter. There will be moments when the wind and the waves distract us, and we feel ourselves beginning to sink. But even in those moments, the Master is there. His voice is gentle yet firm, reminding us to keep our eyes on Him. “Take heart,” He says, “I am with you.”

In those words, we find the courage to keep going, to trust that every step we take is guided by His hand. The sea may be daunting, but it’s also the place where miracles happen, where we walk on water, not by our strength, but by His.

So, get out of the boat. Step out onto the sea, knowing that the Master is there to meet you. He’s already gone before you, preparing the way. With each step you take, His courage becomes your courage, His strength becomes your strength. And as you walk, you’ll find that the sea, which once seemed so terrifying, becomes a place of deep, abiding faith—a place where you discover the true power of walking with the Master by your side.