Hop, Skip, and Jump

First off - I like these Bible Videos.  I know, Billy, their accents are distracting and some of the actors are pretty terrible.  BUT - all the same, they tell some of the most AMAZING stories...

This one was on the front page of lds.org when I was on today just browsing around.  I watched it next to Madison while she was studying.

Here is a link that will take you to the video on the church Bible Videos site:

https://www.lds.org/bible-videos/videos/wherefore-didst-thou-doubt?cid=HPTH112014497&lang=eng

I asked Madison, referring to the brave steps Peter took on the water, "do you think you could do it?" She gave a resounding YES to a question I am not sure that I could answer that strongly to.  Madison has more faith than I do - that is for sure.

I would LIKE to say that I would have the guts to try.  But just me, sitting here in bed, thinking about stepping out ONTO WATER, I don't know.  It just isn't supposed to work.

BUT, I do have faith in Jesus, and if He was there, I would go.  But man, it is a crazy thing to REALLY think about... to really put yourself in Peter's shoes.  What a cool guy for even wanting to try!  Peter is a boss.  He is one of my heroes for sure.  That guy has GUTS.

And you know, lots of people bash peter for letting the winds get in his head... to shake him from his testimony.

 30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

We have all been there.  We have all had those "Lord, save me" prayers.  At least, I know I have.  And really, that is why he is there.  I firmly believe that if we have the GUTS to try... the guts to take those few scary steps, when we cry out, Christ will be there.  All He asks is for us to take those steps. 

And you know - it doesn't say this in the scriptures so there is no way to be certain - BUT, I am willing to bet that Jesus didn't just help Peter up and carry him back to the boat.  I just don't see it happening that way.  I don't see them even going straight back to the boat.  I bet Christ helped Peter up, gave him some encouragement, and Peter started taking steps on his own again.  In fact, who knows - maybe Christ helped Peter practice and gain enough confidence, that, not only was Peter walking on water, but with the confidence of Christ, he probably did a few hop, skip, and jumps.

I hope that we can have confidence in Christ and walk on the rough seas of life... and in fact, lets hop, skip and jump a little while we are out there too.