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It was three o’clock in the morning. In the pitch black of night, the men peered over the side of the boat they were sailing in and saw a mysterious figure moving toward them across the water. Was it a ghost? What could this frightening encounter be? They had just finished ministering to a crowd of thousands earlier that day and were crossing the Sea of Galilee:

Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear.

But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.”

And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.”

So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”

And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.

Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God.” (Matthew 14:25–33)

Let me tell you, just as the disciples discovered, there is so much intrigue, mystery, and suspense when you choose to follow Christ. Maybe you are asking the same question Peter asked: “God, is that really You?” Perhaps you are wondering what is next for you on your faith journey. Or you may be asking the question that seems to pop into every believer’s head at least once a year: What is the will of God for my life? Well, I’ve got news for you. Sometimes to discover the mystery of what is next—the mystery of God’s will—you, just like Peter, will need to step out of the boat.