Walking on Water Faith: Eyes on Jesus, Not the Storm

Written By Erica W.

📝 Devotional: Walking on Water Faith

Have you ever felt the waves rising all around you—uncertainty swelling, wind howling, and fear creeping in? Life doesn’t always wait for us to feel ready. But “walking on water” faith isn’t about being fearless—it’s about focusing our eyes on Jesus in spite of the fear.

In Matthew 14:28–31, Peter steps out of the boat in faith. As long as his eyes were locked on Jesus, he walked on water. But the moment he noticed the wind, he began to sink. Jesus didn’t scold him for stepping out—He reached out and saved him when fear took hold.

That’s what walking on water faith teaches us:
Don’t look at the storm. Don’t get distracted by the waves. Keep your eyes on Jesus.

Some days, you might not hear clear direction from the Lord—but even in the silence, you can still walk with purpose. If you’ve committed your plans to Him (Proverbs 16:3), then carry them out with excellence, confidence, and a desire to glorify God in all you do.

And if your only prayer today is, “Lord, what would You have me do?”—trust that even the quiet moments are part of your calling.

You are an ambassador for Christ.
Your life is a living message of hope, peace, and truth in a broken world. Don’t shrink back. Walk forward. Even if it feels like water beneath your feet.

📖 Scriptures to Anchor This Message

  • Matthew 14:28–31 (NKJV) – “So He said, ‘Come.’ And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.”

  • Proverbs 16:3 (NIV) – “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.”

  • 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NLT) – “So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us.”

  • Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) – “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”

  • Hebrews 12:2 (NIV) – “Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith...”

📓 Journal Reflection Prompt

  • What does “walking on water” look like in your life right now?

  • Are you focusing more on your circumstances or on Christ?

  • Take a moment to write out today’s plans and commit them to God in prayer.

With grace,
Erica

✨ What spoke to you in today’s reflection? I’d love to hear your thoughts—leave a comment below! 🌿

Erica W.

Writing reflections rooted in grace, faith, and purpose — one step at a time.

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