“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they believe and trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3.

Peter had faith. He stepped off the boat. His feet touched the waves, and he briefly followed in the footsteps of Jesus. But then, the wind howled. The sea churned. His gaze shifted from Christ to chaos, and he sank.

We often think of faith as the absence of fear, but faith is not the denial of storms—it is fixation on Christ in the midst of them. Peter’s circumstances took over as soon as his attention was diverted. The same holds true for us. When we let fear, anxiety, or uncertainty take precedence over Jesus’ presence, we begin to sink. Paul, even writes after he tells us to not be anxious he replaces fear with focusing on “What is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things” – Philippians 4:8.

Isaiah 26:3 does not promise a life without storms; rather, it promises perfect peace in the midst of a storm if we do the very thing God wants to build in us, absolute dependence on him. In your walk with the Lord, I hope you understand that peace does not come from controlling outcomes or relying on our own. It is found only in Christ. Our steadfastness is not about striving, but about staying. Staying focused on Jesus. Staying grounded in His Word. Staying surrendered in trust.

My question to you is where are your eyes today? Are they riding the waves of your circumstances, or on the One who commands the sea? The world will always be unsteady, but those who keep their eyes on Jesus will walk in unshakeable peace. Please memorize this verse, it may come in handy!

Reflection:

What circumstances in your life feel overwhelming right now?

Are you more focused on the wind and waves or on Christ?

What would it look like today to fix your eyes on Him?

Prayer: