Verse of the Day 7/22

Through the Bible - Psalms 39-41, Acts 25   Good morning, Yesterday marked the 40th anniversary for man landing on the moon.  Most of us remember what Neil Armstrong said as he stepped from the lunar module and placed his foot on the surface of the moon, "one small step for (a) man one giant leap for mankind". (I put the "a" in parentheses because it did not come through when recorded but is what he actually said).  I remember standing in the street outside of my grandparent's house that night, looking up at the moon in wonder that there was literally "a man on the moon".   The Christian life, the Christian walk, is accomplished with small steps of faith that can lead to great leaps for ourselves and possibly for all of mankind.   What kind of Biblical examples come to mind?  Perhaps David taking that first step toward Goliath armed only with a sling and five smooth stones, the priests carrying the ark stepping into the Jordan river at flood stage, or Peter stepping out of the boat after Jesus approached the disciples walking on the water and called for him to "come", to get out of the boat.   For today's verse we'll go to Matthew 14. Matt 14:29 So He said, "Come." And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!"   NKJV Peter got out of the boat but saw the wind and the waves and was afraid and called for Jesus to save him.  Jesus reached out to him and pulled him out of the water.   It's a reminder for us that we are saved at a point in time but Christ continues to "save" us, we are dependent on Him each day of our lives.  But we will continue to take steps of faith.   What were some of the small steps in your life?  It may have been stepping forward at a campfire meeting, stepping forward to serve in ministry, stepping out in a missions project or other ministry.  Look back at those steps now and see what developed out of them.  They may not have lead to "giant leaps" for mankind, but most likely have influenced more people than you may know.   Think of others, other heroes through the ages that took a small step of faith that were giant leaps for mankind.  What examples come to mind?   Is God asking you to take a step today?  That small step may turn out to be a giant leap.   In Chrsit, Mike   Matt 14:22-34 Jesus Walks on the Sea (Mark 6:45-52; John 6:15-21) 22 Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. 23 And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there. 24 But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. 25 Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying,  "Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid." 28 And Peter answered Him and said, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water." 29 So He said, "Come." And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!" 31 And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?"  32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God." NKJV