Don’t Think Now, Take the Road
Walking into the storm, eyes fixed on the One who called.
Devotional Credit: My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
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In today’s reflection, Oswald Chambers brings us into the mystery of bold faith—not the calculated kind that waits for conditions to feel safe, but the kind that leaps because it sees Jesus. Peter didn’t step out of the boat because he understood the physics of walking on water. He stepped because he recognized the Lord. His footing was sure as long as his gaze was fixed. But the moment he noticed the wind and his own vulnerability, he sank—not because of the waves, but because of doubt.
Chambers isn’t calling us to impulsiveness, but to holy recklessness—a daring trust in the voice of God. He urges us to abandon hesitation. When the Lord speaks—even faintly—we're to step forward without debate. The moment we begin to analyze or self-protect, fear enters and our confidence falters. But trust grows in the soil of surrender. And the more we yield to Him in full abandon, the more attuned we become to His voice.
We are not to overthink the storm. We are not to argue with the still, small voice. We are to trust the Person who calls us forward, even when everything around us argues against it. For it is not the calmness of the sea but the steadiness of the gaze that keeps us afloat.
📖 Personalized Journal Entry – Voice of the Holy Spirit Through Scripture
I never called you to understand the storm—I called you to walk with Me through it. I did not ask you to calculate your safety, but to fix your eyes on Me. When you look at the wind, you see danger. But when you look at Me, you remember who commands the waves.
I invited Peter to walk—not because the water had changed, but because I was present. So too, I am with you now. When I speak, do not wait for full comprehension. My voice is enough. My presence is the assurance. Step out, not because the surface feels secure, but because I AM.
Do not entertain the voice of doubt that asks, “Was that really God?” That question will paralyze your faith. Instead, choose to rest in Me and respond without delay. Even if the whisper is faint, let it draw you forward. You are not walking into chaos—you are walking into My will. My Spirit goes before you, dwells within you, and surrounds you.
You learn trust not through comfort, but through motion—through the surrender that leaves the boat behind. In letting go of control, you find that I have never lost hold of you. I delight in your yes. And as you step, I will meet you—not with explanation, but with Myself.
Scriptures referenced: Matthew 14:29–31, Isaiah 26:3, John 10:27, Romans 8:14, Hebrews 12:2
🏃♂️ Real-Life Analogy
It’s like running downhill with full momentum—you can’t hesitate or you’ll trip. But when you lean forward and commit, your body adjusts, and somehow you stay upright. Walking by faith is like that: hesitation creates instability, but surrendering your weight to the motion of trust keeps you aligned.
🙏🏼 Prayer of Confidence
Lord Jesus, I thank You that I am not left to calculate my steps or control the winds. You have already called me out of the boat, and You walk with me. I rejoice that I don’t have to analyze the waves or wait for confirmation—I only need to trust Your voice. Thank You that I am safe not because of my surroundings, but because of Your presence. I step forward today with confidence, knowing that You are both my direction and my support.