There I was, standing on the edge of the diving board, at the age of 5. Looking down, it seemed as if I were miles away from the water. I would stand looking, wanting to jump, but not having the courage to do so. The longer I stood and thought about the jump, the more afraid I became. The water was so deep. I was so small.

At the age of 35, I am standing on the edge of life. I want to jump, but I don’t have the courage to do so. The longer I wait, the more afraid I become. The world is so big. I am so small.

At 5, standing on the edge of that diving board, my dad swims over. He reaches out his hands and says, “Jump. I will catch you.” So, closer to the edge I come. I close my eyes, and jump into the arms of my dad. Suddenly, there is no more fear, only joy! I have overcome my fear so I can enjoy the water.

Matthew 14
Verse 28 Peter said “Lord if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.”
Verse 29 So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.

At some point in our walk with Christ, we just have to have the faith to come out of the boat. Jesus is commanding each of his children to “Come.” 

At the age of 35, standing on the edge of life, Jesus says “Come.” I walk a little closer to the edge. I close my eyes, and I jump. Immediately, Jesus stretches out His hand, and catches me.
Brandie