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It’s interesting to note that when Jesus came walking on the water during a storm on the Sea of Galilee, Peter was the one who asked if he could come to Jesus walking on the water as well. It was, in essence, a prayer request. Jesus said, “Come.” It was because Jesus said, “Come” that Peter was able to walk on the water. Peter’s eyes were on the Lord when he made his request. Once the request was granted, it didn’t take too long before he took his eyes off the Lord Jesus and forgot that he was walking on water because Jesus said he could. It was all dependent of the Word of the Lord from start to finish.

I wonder if it has ever occurred to us that our eyes and hearts must be fixed on Jesus not only during our prayers and petitions for God to guide and provide for us while we are on mission, but especially after he answers our prayers. God’s giving ministry, anointing and blessing to do His will are just the start. He alone can answer our prayers and then what we have asked for can only be accomplished by God’s Presence and power. People and things fall apart when, after having received from God the word, “Come” we forget that what we have asked for can only be brought to completion by the One Who answered our prayers.

Whatever the Lord Jesus puts into your hands in answer to your request will only be what it is meant to be when He remains in charge of whatever you asked Him for. The Kingdom of God is expanded solely by the Power of the Holy Spirit or not at all. When wondering how what God has given to us is to be all it is meant to be, we need to remember that it is “Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts.” (Zechariah 4:6) 

Our faith, our obedience and the fruit of any ministry and mission depend upon the Lord Jesus from start to finish…always.




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