At Your Own Risk: The Step (October 7, 2018) | Judah Thomas

Courage is not the opposite of fear, it is acting _____ ______________ ______ our fears. In our spiritual journey there is always a call to move ________________. [Proverbs 3:5-6] Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. [6] Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Faith will always ___________________ fear. [Romans 10:17] So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. [Matthew 14:25-31] About three o’clock in the morning 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!” [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 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?” The Two Reasons the Other Disciples Didn't Step Out They were _____________. They preferred the _____________ of the boat. [2 Timothy 1:7] for God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind God isn't calling us to the safety of a boat, but to the ___________________ of stepping out! Don't let a __________ __________ hold you back! [Judges 6:14] Then the Lord turned to him and said, “Go with the strength you have, and rescue Israel from the Midianites. I am sending you!”