Take The Step
Hebrews 11:1 TLB
11 What is faith? It is the confident assurance that something we want is going to happen. It is the certainty that what we hope for is waiting for us, even though we cannot see it up ahead.
Matthew 14:22-33 NLT
22 Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. 23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone.
24 Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. 25 About three o’clock in the morning[a] Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!”
27 But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here![b]”
28 Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.”
29 “Yes, come,” Jesus said.
So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the strong[c] wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.
31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?”
32 When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. 33 Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed.
They Are Focusing On The Storm.
You will NEVER see God do the exceedingly, abundantly, above all you can ask or Imagine while sitting in the comforts of the boat.
What are you missing out on because you WONT take a step of faith?
Luke 17:11-19 NLT
11 As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. 12 As he entered a village there, ten men with leprosy stood at a distance, 13 crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”
14 He looked at them and said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.”[a] And as they went, they were cleansed of their leprosy.
15 One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, “Praise God!” 16 He fell to the ground at Jesus’ feet, thanking him for what he had done. This man was a Samaritan.
17 Jesus asked, “Didn’t I heal ten men? Where are the other nine? 18 Has no one returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” 19 And Jesus said to the man, “Stand up and go. Your faith has healed you.[b]”
Luke 17:12-14 NLT
12 As he entered a village there, ten men with leprosy stood at a distance, 13 crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”
14 He looked at them and said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.”[a] And as they went, they were cleansed of their leprosy.
You’ve asked God to do something in your life…And He has given you a command… But you haven’t done it!
Luke 17:14 NLT
14 He looked at them and said, “Go show yourselves to the priests.”[a] And as they went, they were cleansed of their leprosy.
As they were GOING…as they took the step…as they obeyed…they were healed!
Healing happened AFTER they stepped out in faith AND obeyed!
Luke 17:15-19 NLT
15 One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, “Praise God!” 16 He fell to the ground at Jesus’ feet, thanking him for what he had done. This man was a Samaritan.
17 Jesus asked, “Didn’t I heal ten men? Where are the other nine? 18 Has no one returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” 19 And Jesus said to the man, “Stand up and go. Your faith has healed you.[b]”
Luke 17:15-16 NLT
15 One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, “Praise God!” 16 He fell to the ground at Jesus’ feet, thanking him for what he had done. This man was a Samaritan.
Your miracle starts w/ one step of faith!
Some of you are excluding yourself from what God WANTS to do in your life because of the things YOU CAN’T do.
Our faith isn’t based on what WE can do…our faith is based on WHO He is and what HE can do!
Talk It Over Questions
1. Reflecting on Hebrews 11:1, what does it mean to have faith when you can’t see the outcome? How does this challenge or encourage you in your current situation?
2. In Matthew 14:22-33, Peter stepped out of the boat despite his fear. What “boat” might God be calling you to step out of? What fears are holding you back?
3. The Samaritan leper in Luke 17 had to take a step of obedience before seeing his healing. Why do you think God sometimes asks us to move in faith before the miracle happens?
4. What are some practical steps of faith that God might be prompting you to take in your personal life, family, or ministry?
5. Think about a time when you were hesitant to take a step of faith. What helped you overcome your hesitation or what kept you from moving forward?
6. Why do you think it’s easier to focus on the storm rather than God’s promise when faced with challenges? How can we train ourselves to keep our eyes on Jesus?
7. How can our Table Group support and pray for you as you take steps of faith in the areas God is calling you to move?
