Ascending To Higher Ground With Messiah

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When Peter stepped out of the boat and walked on water, he had to believe in his heart and mind that what seemed impossible could truly happen. Yet he did not move on his own—he first sought the will of God. Peter said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come.” At that moment, he put faith into action, and by trusting the word of Jesus, he did the impossible.

That moment remains one of the most extraordinary scenes in Scripture. Imagine taking a step like that yourself—you would never forget it for the rest of your life. The Bible reminds us that everything we once considered gain is nothing compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ. True righteousness does not come from our works or the law, but through faith in Jesus, the Messiah. Through Him, we experience the power of His resurrection, share in His sufferings, and look forward to eternal life.

The apostle Paul expressed this truth when he wrote: “Forgetting what lies behind, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” The life of faith is a continual call to rise higher, to move upward in God’s purpose. Scripture shows us that when God calls His people, it often requires an ascent—a step out of comfort and into new ground.

• Elisha left everything behind when Elijah’s mantle fell on him, stepping into a higher calling.

• Moses encountered God at the burning bush, removing his sandals to stand on holy ground, and from that moment his life was transformed.

• Isaiah saw the glory of God in the temple, confessed his sin, and responded, “Here I am, send me.”

• Jonah resisted at first, but only when he finally said “yes” to God did everything change.

• Mary (Miriam) accepted the impossible promise of bearing the Messiah, saying, “Be it done to me according to your word.”

• The disciples left their nets and followed Jesus, stepping into the unknown.

• A broken woman entered the Pharisee’s house, weeping at Jesus’ feet, and was forever changed by His mercy.

Again, Peter had another defining moment when he saw Jesus walking on the waves. Though he stumbled, he alone among the disciples experienced what it meant to walk on water. His willingness to step out made all the difference.

Paul, once a persecutor of the church, was struck down by the light of Christ and asked, “Who are You, Lord?” That humility became the beginning of his new life as the apostle who would carry the gospel to the nations.

Finally, the disciples at Pentecost waited in obedience until the Holy Spirit came upon them like a rushing wind. Empowered, they stepped into their mission, no longer just followers but leaders who would turn the world upside down.