In the Midst of Life's Storms - Bluffton Service

This powerful message invites us to step out of our comfort zones and walk on water—metaphorically speaking—by keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus no matter what storms rage around us. Drawing from Matthew 14:22-33, we explore Peter's miraculous moment when he literally walked on water toward Jesus, and the critical lesson of what happened when he lost focus. The central insight here is profound: Peter had enough faith to walk on water from the very first step. His faith didn't fail—his focus did. When distractions entered his mind and he began looking at the wind and waves instead of Jesus, doubt replaced faith and he began to sink. This speaks directly to our own faith journeys. We all face storms—illness, financial pressure, relational struggles, opposition from others—and the question isn't whether we have enough faith, but whether we can stay focused and fixed on God's promises despite what we see. The message challenges us to remove distractions, take captive every thought that contradicts God's word, and remember that the same faith that gets us started is enough to carry us all the way to our destination. We're reminded that miracles often happen outside our security, not within our comfort zones, and that God's authority living in us is greater than any storm we face.