The place I most often hear God’s voice is in the shower. Please don’t think I’m weird. (Although I realize it may be too late for that.) It could be that the noise of the cascading water drowns out the other voices that usually distract me. Or perhaps for those fifteen or so minutes the Lord knows He has a captive audience. Whatever the case, He impressed these words on my heart yesterday as I showered.
Keep your eyes on Me.
Like Peter, I had responded to His call to leave the boat of my security and join Him for an adventure on the water. The feeling of being out there with Jesus was exhilarating. As long as I kept Him in view I was able to remain upright and afloat, enjoying this new place in my walk with Him.
But recently I had become more conscious of my fellow disciples than the One I was following. I wondered what they might be thinking of me out there on the water. I began comparing myself to others who were also stepping out of their boats in response to Jesus’ call.
And I started to sink.
Realizing I was floundering, I called out to Him for help. He steadied me with His reply.
Keep your eyes on Me.
Then last night before bed I opened my devotional book, Jesus Calling, to that day’s entry. Guess what I read? Only this time it was in all caps with an exclamation point.
KEEP YOUR EYES ON ME!
Yes, Lord. I hear You. I will keep my eyes on You.
(Note: The story of Peter walking on the water can be found in Matthew 14:22-33.)
I soooo enjoy your writings, Shelley! This one in particular resonated with me. Thanks for blessing by way of some good perspective.
Gina! You found it! Thank you for taking the time to read. I’m thankful to be in such good company.
I hear Him best in the shower too. Not wierd at all. Thanks for stepping out there and writing this.
I wonder how many other moms would say the same thing?! 😉 Thanks, Patricia!