"Lord, if it's you, Peter replied, tell me to come to you on the water."  

Matthew 14:28 (NIV)

The disciples of Jesus were on their way to the other side of the lake when they see Jesus coming towards them walking on water. At first the disciples are confused and scared. They are in the middle of stormy weather, and visibility had to be poor, so when they first see Jesus they think He's a ghost. Jesus reassures them it's Him and they have no need to be afraid. It is at this point that Peter calls out to Jesus, desiring to come to Him on the water. Peter was willing to risk everything by stepping out of the boat to be closer to Jesus. There were twelve disciples in the boat, but only one was willing to take a step of faith to be closer to Jesus!

Jesus wants a closer relationship with us all! But, just like with Peter, even though there were twelve disciples in the boat only one was willing to take a step of faith towards Jesus, not everyone in the body of Christ will be willing to take that step. The Bible is clear; that everyone who truly wants to have more of Jesus will have what they are seeking. I love the way the Message Bible puts it, "When you come looking for me, you'll find me. Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I'll make sure you won't be disappointed" (Jeremiah 29:13). If toady you can say with an honest heart, "I want more of Jesus!" If you're truly serious about having an intimate relationship with the Lord, then take a step of faith into the unknown; get out of the boat! Step out of your daily routine into something new! If you seek after more of Jesus you'll have it! And, it is in the presence of Jesus where we receive every good and perfect gift from our Father in Heaven! Remember, if you want something you've never had, you'll have to do something you've never done!

"You're blessed when you've worked up a good appetite for God. He's food and drink in the best meal you'll ever eat." Matthew 5:6 (MSG)