Topic: FOCUS ON JESUS – Bishop Mike Okonkwo Devotional 31 December 2019 [The Redeemed Evangelical Mission]

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“And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.” 
Matthew 14:2 (KJV)                                                                     My last charge to you as this year wraps up is to stay focused on Jesus. Beloved, the world we are in is not a smooth ride. Even Jesus never promised us a bed of roses. Realise that when God made the promise to you, He did not tell you what you would pass through, He only told you the end result. In other words, God is calling you to fix your mind on Him and His word. The wind may be contrary, but don’t let it distract you; you must endure to the end because there is incredible joy when it is all over. In the scripture above, the disciples were in a season of turbulence – Jesus had given the Word for them to go over to the other side, but the unexpected happened. They encountered a storm and immediately, fear enveloped them and in that chaotic state, they saw Jesus walking on the water towards them. Ordinarily, they would be scared but Peter did not allow the issue to distract him; rather than yell, he asked Jesus: ‘if you are the one, bid me to come.’ Of course, Jesus told him to come but never told him the water would be calm. So, it was stormy but also, Peter walked on the stormy seas until he took his eyes off Jesus and saw the waves and immediately, he began to sink

Did you realise that the waves had been there all along, yet Peter walked on the water? Why? It was simply because he fixed his eyes on Jesus. As you wrap up the year, fix your eyes on Jesus. Don’t be consumed by the events of this outgoing year or the forecast on the coming year; let your focus be on Jesus. He is the Author and Finisher of our faith, 2020 will be your best year yet. All that you have dreamt of will begin to manifest. God will exceed your greatness and by this time next year, you will be singing a different song in Jesus’ name. Go and prosper! Further Reading: Matthew 14:22-33Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Malachi; Evening- Revelation 22