Oh you of little faith,” Jesus said to Peter in Matthew 14:31.
I get it. The guy was sinking. His succumbing to the waves, we’re explicitly told, is because he doubted. So yes, his failing faith left him flailing in the moment.
But before that?
Peter got out of the boat.
“Jesus,” I want to challenge, “doesn’t that count for something?”
It would make sense in my mind if Jesus called Peter’s faith “promising.” I’d like for Peter to have gotten some credit, a pat on the back, and another shot. Or at least the encouragement, “solid starter.”
But this isn’t the only time in Scripture God highlights the importance of finishing in the faith.
Thankfully, His Word offers all we need for godly living. With this sort of (sometimes frustrating) correction, He also offers helpful instruction on how to have lasting faith.
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