Cry out and be saved!

And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.
-Matthew 14:25-33

When God first laid this passage on my heart, I was reminded of a time just days ago when I had taken my eyes off of Him and fallen back into my old sin. I was grateful, because as I recalled, He was there to lift Peter back up again and so He was faithful to lift me back up again, too.

However, as I reread the passage above, it was revealed that this is not just a picture for Christians in their daily walk, but a picture of God's saving grace. For those who have not yet come to accept Jesus Christ as Lord of their life, once they understand that they are drowning in the sea of their own sins, they need only cry out "Lord save me!" and He is faithful to do so.

Also, let us walk in confidence in the Lord, as Christians. Let us not doubt that when (not if) we take our eyes off of Him and we begin to sink, He is there. And let us not be slow about turning back to Him, who is our strength.