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Devotional for July 24, 2026

DON’T BE AFRAID TO STEP OUTSIDE THE BOAT

SCRIPTURE READING - 📖 John 21:7

“Therefore the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the LORD!” Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the LORD, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and plunged into the sea.”

Additional Verses

📖 Genesis 12:1-7; Matthew 14:22-36; Luke 5:1-11; John 21:1-14

A lesson that we always learn from the experience of Peter is that each time he recognized the divine presence of Jesus Christ, he always gave up that which he cherished most. In Luke 5 after spending the whole night without catching even a single fish, and then after getting a large catch as a result of Jesus Christ’s command, Peter immediately gave up everything to follow Jesus Christ. He gave up his business upon which his family survived on to follow the miracle worker and Savior of the world. According to the wisdom of this world, this would be considered to be a very unwise decision indeed. However, it is true that it takes a man of vision to recognize another man of vision. Also in John 21:7 when Peter again recognized that it was their resurrected Master who had caused them to get yet another big catch of fish, he immediately jumped out of the boat into the water to swim to where Jesus Christ was. Peter did not even have to think of any dangerous creatures like crocodiles which could threaten his life. He never allowed any barrier to be between himself and his Creator. In Matthew 14, even though he had never walked on water at all, when he saw Jesus Christ walking on the waters of the ragging sea, he immediately asked the Master to allow him to step out of the boat. “Lord, if it’s you,” replied Peter, “tell me to come to you on the water.” When it comes to following Jesus Christ, we can learn a lot from the life of Peter. There is no way you can be a true disciple of Jesus Christ if you are not prepared to give up that which you cherish most for Him. Matthew 10:37 says, “He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.” Remember, when you are with Jesus Christ, you have everything. Jesus Christ is the Wisdom of God from where all things you see around you proceeded. So make a wise choice today and make Jesus Christ your number one priority. Take that bold step to do whatever the Lord Jesus Christ commands you to do through His Word and once you do that, you will become a victor and an overcomer all the way. Alleluia!

Prayer

Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I ask that I always place You first in everything that I do as You are the Wisdom of God from which all things came from. In Your Holy name I pray, Amen.