One who walks on water
By Keith Williamson Special to the Sentinel

It was new, dangerous, and required a tremendous amount of faith. He then asked Jesus if he could do it. After getting permission, he went for it. Peter joined Christ on the Sea of Galilee and began walking on water.

The event is rich in meaning. I've heard and read several perspectives, but I would like to look at it as being creative.

After taking a few steps, Peter became afraid of the storm that was occuring and began to sink. His failure to continue walking on water is not the point. At least he tried. All of Jesus' other disciples were in the boat with Jesus. None of them were willing to put their feet on the waves. God put in Peter's heart a desire to do something different, something no one else had ever tried. To my knowledge, Peter has never been criticized for making the attempt.

Has God ever asked you to step out on faith and do something creative? When people think of creativity, most people think of writing and painting. It is more than that. Let me give some examples I've seen: crocheting gifts for boys in a foster home, singing in the choir, starting a new Bible study, becoming a pastor or missionary, volunteering for service in a Vacation Bible School, using your talents in wood working, or writing in many different forms. Anything that advances the kingdom of God is being creative.

Obviously, the hope of this writer is that you will let God use your creativity, especially if God has placed something in your heart that has been smoldering for quite some time. I'm not saying it will be easy. It may not be. But doing it is the only way yoy can consider yourself as one who walks on water.