Matthew 14:22–33 tells the famous story of Jesus walking on the water. You know, the one where the disciples are in the middle of the lake, the wind is howling, and suddenly—here comes Jesus, casually strolling across the waves like it’s no big deal.

Now, I don’t know about you, but if I see someone walking on water at 3 a.m., my first thought isn’t “Oh, how holy!” It’s more like, “Yup, this is how I die. Sharknado.”

But Peter—good old impulsive Peter—calls out, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you on the water.” And Jesus says the one word that changes everything: “Come.”

So Peter gets out of the boat. Can we pause here? Everyone else is still clinging to their seats, white-knuckled. But Peter actually swings a leg overboard. For a brief, glorious moment, he too is walking on water! Until he looks around at the waves, realizes how impossible it all is, panics, and promptly sinks like a rock.

Of course, Jesus reaches out, pulls him up, and together they climb back into the boat. Lesson learned.

Here’s what I love about this story: Peter failed—but he also experienced something none of the other disciples did. He walked on water, even if only for a few steps. Why? Because he was willing to risk, to trust, to get out of the boat.

Sometimes faith looks a little reckless. It might even look foolish to others. But that one step out of your comfort zone is the very place you discover the power of God.

So here’s the challenge: What’s your boat? Where are you clinging on tight because it feels safer than stepping out into the waves?

Jesus is still saying “Come.” Don’t be afraid of sinking—He’ll be there to catch you. Be afraid of never stepping out at all.