Walking In The Steps Of Faith

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Today’s Reading:

Matthew 14:22-33¹

I want to share with you on the theme of walking in the steps faith. There are sure steps of faith that delivers the same results that the early fathers had.

and [that he would be] the [spiritual] father of those circumcised who are not only circumcised, but who also walk in the steps of the faith of our father Abraham which he had before he was circumcised. (Romans 4:12²,  Amplified Bible)

The Scripture teaches that we are the sons of Abraham and entitled to receive the same blessings when we walk in the same steps of faith.

It’s important therefore to know that walking in the steps of faith compares very much with walking on the sea. It begins with taking the first step by faith. Even if you do not sink on your first step, all the other steps must each be taken in faith, or else you will sink. Our study therefore focuses our thoughts on Peter’s expedition on the sea.

Peter, the disciple that walked on season with Jesus. How was he able to do it?  what are the steps of faith and how can we take our own steps of faith? You can walk in the steps of Faith by simply;

1. Striving to imitate the Christ in your pastor:

The path of faith is narrow, and the safest way to tread this path is to be followers of those forerunners. Peter walked on the sea by simply following Christ. As long as his eyes were fixed on Christ, he kept walking on the see.

2. Be students of what your pastor both does and teach:

Focus on following. Following brings transformation. You are changed into the same image you focus on.

3. Just keep walking in the Word you received:

In the school of faith, obedience is supreme. He said “if it is you bid me come” then the Lord said” it is me; come!” That is all, all it takes is keep walking. Can you keep walking in the same Word he gave you?

4. Keep hoping even in the midst of the storm:

Keep taking the same old steps even when the circumstances keep changing. He is with us. He will never leave us nor forsake us. Keep hoping without fainting. That is how Abraham did it; and that is how you will make it.

Be strong and keep pressing in the steps of faith.

Today’s Prayer

Father I thank You for the gift of my pastor. Please help me to honour him more, to see You clearly in him, and to imitate his steps of faith, in Jesus’ name

Amen!

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Referenced Scriptures

1. Matthew 14:22-33 (KJV): And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. 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. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. ↩︎
2. Romans 4:12 (KJV): And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised. ↩︎