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  DON'T LOOK AT THE WAVES
  by Charles E. Cowman
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Summary: Don't look at the waves, but instead look to Christ and trust
in His presence to prevail in times of difficulty.

Topics: "Faith And Trust", "Following Christ"
Scripture References: Psalm 121:1, Proverbs 3:5, Isaiah 43:2, Matthew 14:29, Hebrews 12:2

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Charles E. Cowman preaches about Peter's experience of walking on water
towards Jesus, emphasizing the importance of faith amidst doubts and the
need to keep focused on Christ rather than the surrounding
circumstances. He highlights that when God calls us to step out in
faith, we should not be distracted by the challenges or dangers around
us but instead fix our eyes on Him. Cowman encourages the congregation
to trust in God's guidance and to move forward without hesitation,
knowing that true fellowship with Him comes through unwavering faith.

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"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" (Matt. 14:29-30).

Peter had a little faith in the midst of his doubts, says Bunyan; and so
with crying and coming he was brought to Christ.

But here you see that sight was a hindrance; the waves were none of his
business when once he had set out; all Peter had any concern with, was
the pathway of light that came gleaming across the darkness from where
Christ stood. If it was tenfold Egypt beyond that, Peter had no call to
look and see.

When the Lord shall call to you over the waters, "Come," step gladly
forth. Look not for a moment away from Him.

Not by measuring the waves can you prevail; not by gauging the wind will
you grow strong; to scan the danger may be to fall before it; to pause
at the difficulties, is to have them break above your head. Lift up your
eyes unto the hills, and go forward--there is no other way.

"Dost thou fear to launch away?

Faith lets go to swim!

Never will He let thee go;

'Tis by trusting thou shalt know

Fellowship with Him."

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/charles-e-cowman/dont-look-at-the-waves/
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