Meanwhile the boat was far out to sea when the wind came up against them and they were battered by the waves. At about four o'clock in the morning, Jesus came toward them walking on the water. They were scared out of their wits. "A ghost!" they said, crying out in terror. But Jesus was quick to comfort them. "Courage, it's me. Don't be afraid." Peter, suddenly bold said, "Master, if it's really you, call me to come to you on the water." He said, "Come ahead." Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus. But when he looked down at the waves churning beneath his feet, he lost his nerve and started to sink. He cried, "Master, save me!" Jesus didn't hesitate. He reached down and grabbed his hand. Then he said, "Faint-heart, what got into you?"
Matthew 14: 24-31 (Message)

Although we probably won't ever walk on water, chances are that at some point in our lives we will all go through difficult faith-testing times. In this story Peter stepped out in faith and managed to stay afloat, so long as he kept his focus on Jesus. When he began to take notice of the "climate" around him he immediately began to sink. Even then, Jesus had compassion on him and extended his hand of grace to pull him up. Stepping out in faith during our times of trouble requires focus.

This scripture verse was the source of inspiration for the "Walking on Water" bracelet. As you wear this bracelet, may you be reminded that His hand is available to pull you up!

Caminando sobre las Aguas

Y ya la barca estaba en medio del mar, azotada por las olas; porque el viento era contrario. Mas a la cuarta vigilia de la noche, Jesús vino a ellos andando sobre el mar. Y los discípulos, viéndole andar sobre el mar, se turbaron, diciendo: ¡Un fantasma! Y dieron voces de miedo. Pero en seguida Jesús les habló, diciendo: ¡Tened ánimo; yo soy, no temáis! Entonces le respondió Pedro, y dijo: Señor, si eres tú, manda que yo vaya a ti sobre las aguas y él dijo: Ven. Y descendiendo Pedro de la barca, andaba sobre las aguas para ir a Jesús. Pero al ver el fuerte viento, tuvo miedo; y comenzando a hundirse, dio voces, diciendo: ¡Señor, sálvame! al momento Jesús, extendiendo la mano, asió de él, y le dijo: ¡Hombre de poca fe! ¿Por qué dudaste? (Mateo 14: 24-31)

En nuestras vidas no tendremos la oportunidad de andar sobre las aguas, pero si tendremos problemas y dificultades donde nuestra fe será probada. En esta historia Pedro tenia fe y es por eso que se mantenía a flote. Cuando puso su mirada en lo que le rodeaba, su fe se debilito. Jesús nuevamente extendió sus manos en compasión y misericordia.

Esta historia fue la inspiración para este brazalete: Caminando sobre las Aguas. Cuando uses este brazalete, ponte a pensar que las manos del Maestro están siempre extendidas para levantarte.