Spiritual Warfare: 'Don’t Fear Leaving Safety to Follow Jesus'

God's Power for Our Battles — Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Peter said, "Lord, if it is really you, then command me to come to you on the water." Jesus said, "Come." And Peter left the boat and walked on the water to Jesus. But when Peter saw the wind and the waves, he became afraid and began to sink. He shouted,"Lord, save me!"
— Matthew 14:28-30 NCV

Today's Prayer

Lord, You can make anything possible. Walking on water is impossible, but YOU did it—and Peter did it, too. Help me to follow Your voice and Your lead wherever You want me to go. Help me to hear Your voice and know it’s You. Help me to have the faith to get out of my own boat and travel the path You have called me to—whatever it is and wherever it goes; even if the world thinks I’m crazy. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: Luke 14:10
"When first the life of grace begins in the soul, we do indeed draw near to God, but it is with great fear and trembling. The soul conscious of guilt,...."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'With God, Anything Is Possible!' (Mt. 27:57-61)
"As evening approached [after Jesus' crucifixion], Joseph, a rich man from Arimathea who had become a follower of Jesus, went to Pilate and asked for....."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'Always Be a Blessing' (Acts 28:3-6)
"[People from the island of Malta welcomed the wet and weary people who escaped from the shipwreck and built a fire to warm their cold and weary..."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'No Distinctions' (Co. 3:5-10)
"Dear Father, Let me live in the light of your truth about myself - that my old nature has been put off, with its baggage of practices, and that I..."

Illustration

Illustration of Matthew 14:28-30 NCV — Peter said, "Lord, if it is really you, then command me to come to you on the water." Jesus said, "Come." And Peter left the boat and walked on the water to Jesus. But when Peter saw the wind and the waves, he became afraid and began to sink. He shouted,"Lord, save me!"

About This Devotional

Spiritual Warfare is a daily devotional about God's power for our battles.

The Prayer for Spiritual Warfare is written by Steve Hemphill.

More Spiritual Warfare