_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome_
_Saturday, September 5th 2026_
*WALK ON WATER*
_(Keep Your Eyes on the Word)_
*TO THE BIBLE:*
*Matthew 14:29-31*
_“So He said, ‘Come.’ And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, ‘Lord, save me!’ And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, ‘O you of little faith, why did you doubt?’“_
*LET’S TALK*
One night, the disciples of Jesus were in a boat, far out at sea, and suddenly, they saw someone walking towards them on the water. Terrified, they thought it was a ghost, but it turned out to be the Master Himself. One of them, Simon Peter, dared to say, *“Lord, if it’s you, ask me to come to you on the water.”* Interestingly, Jesus didn’t say, *“No! Walking on water requires lots of prayerfulness, boy!”* Rather, He spoke one word to Peter, *“Come!”* Peter jumped out of the boat and began walking on the water to Jesus.
But something happened next that changed the course of the story. Peter looked at the raging winds, and immediately, he began to sink. The question is: What was the connection between fear and the water? Why did the water—which, up until that time, had held him up—suddenly give way beneath his feet? Notice that as the Master quickly reached out to save Peter, He didn’t say, *“Oh Peter, you stepped on the wrong spot;”* instead, He asked him, *“Why did you doubt?”* It was doubt that deactivated the power of the word *“Come,”* which Jesus had spoken to him.
If Peter hadn’t doubted, the water would have held him up as perfectly as it did Jesus. Just like Peter, many young people often start strong in faith but get distracted by pressure, fear, or opinions. That shouldn’t be you. Never allow doubt to creep into your heart. Doubt breeds fear, and fear is of the devil. Doubt has robbed many of the opportunity to function at the level God has called them into. Build absolute confidence in the Word of God, for it never fails. All that Peter and the other disciples needed was the Word *“Come,”* spoken by the Master, and they all could have walked and danced on that water.
Learn to keep your attention fully on what the Word of God says, and you’ll never be overwhelmed by the circumstances of life. When group chats are buzzing with panic before a test, when everyone says, *“This is impossible,”* or when your own thoughts try to talk you out of believing big, choose to focus on what God has said instead. The same situations that challenge others will be your platform for victories. God’s Word is trustworthy and dependable; so believe it with all your heart and refuse to doubt.
*GO DEEPER*
*Mark 11:23* For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
*Mark 9:23* Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
*SPEAK*
_My faith in God and His eternal Word is unshakable! I don’t doubt the integrity of God’s Word. I’ve made an unqualified committal of my entire being to the Word of God. I live by the Word of God, and I refuse to give consideration to any situation or information that’s contrary to the provisions of God’s Word. Hallelujah!_
*DAILY BIBLE READING*
*ONE YEAR*
2 Corinthians 2:5-3:1-6, Proverbs 14-15
*TWO YEAR*
Luke 20:39-47, 1 Samuel 23
*ACT*
Choose one verse from God’s Word today and keep it where you’ll see it often: on your phone, notebook, or desk. Read it several times and stay focused on what God says, especially when distractions or pressure arise.
*_✍️ My Notes_*
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