Worship Wednesday | When Jesus Says “Come,” Will You Be Ready?

My Beloved Friend,

On this Worship Wednesday, I want to take you back to one of the most unforgettable moments in Peter’s life.

Peter loved Jesus deeply.

He was eager. He was passionate. He was often the first to speak, the first to move, and the first to step forward.

Sometimes his faith almost seemed reckless.

When the disciples saw Jesus walking on the water, Peter did not simply sit in the boat and watch.

He wanted to be where Jesus was.

So he said:

“Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.”
—Matthew 14:28

And Jesus answered with one word:

“Come.”

That was enough for Peter.

He climbed out of the boat.

Think about that for a moment.

Peter stepped away from what was safe and familiar because he wanted to get closer to Jesus.

And for a time, Peter actually walked on the water.

My precious friend in Christ, I love that about Peter.

He did not have perfect faith. He did not understand everything.

But he had enough faith to get out of the boat.

And perhaps that describes you.

There have been times when you heard the Lord speak and you responded immediately.

You believed.

You stepped out.

You gave.

You prayed.

You obeyed.

You started the journey full of expectancy.

But then something happened.

The wind became stronger.

The waves looked higher.

The circumstances became more frightening than you expected.

And doubt began to creep in.

The Bible says:

“But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.”
—Matthew 14:30

Peter started strong.

But fear distracted him from the One who had called him.

And how many of us have been there?

We begin believing God for the miracle.

Then the doctor’s report comes.

The financial pressure increases.

The relationship becomes more difficult.

The answer takes longer than we expected.

And suddenly we begin paying more attention to the storm than to the Savior.

My beloved friend, there is no shame in admitting that sometimes our faith wavers.

Peter’s did.

But Peter’s moment of doubt was not the end of his story.

The Bible says:

“And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him…”
—Matthew 14:31

I love that word:

Immediately.

Jesus did not stand at a distance and lecture Peter while he was drowning.

He did not say, “Peter, you got yourself into this. Now get yourself out.”

He reached for him.

He caught him.

He rescued him.

And I want you to hear this personally today:

Even when your faith becomes weak, the hand of Jesus remains strong.

You may have started this season with tremendous confidence and now find yourself tired.

You may have believed boldly at first and now questions have entered your heart.

You may even feel yourself beginning to sink beneath the weight of what you are facing.

But, my precious friend, you are still within reach of His hand.

Jesus asked Peter:

“O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?”
—Matthew 14:31

Notice that He said “little faith.”

Peter still had faith.

It had simply become overwhelmed by what he saw around him.

And then Matthew tells us:

“And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.”
—Matthew 14:32

Scripture does not tell us precisely how Peter and Jesus returned to the boat.

But it tells us what matters most:

Jesus did not leave Peter in the water.

He brought him safely through.

My dearest partner in ministry, that is the precious Lord Jesus I want you to worship today.

The One who calls you out.

The One who walks with you.

The One who catches you when you stumble.

The One who restores your faith.

And the One who brings you safely through the storm.

David said:

“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
—Psalm 56:3

And the Lord promises:

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee… I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
—Isaiah 41:10

My beloved friend, perhaps you needed to hear this today.

You do not have to have perfect faith to have a perfect Savior.

You may have doubts.

You may have questions.

You may be tired.

But when you cry, “Lord, save me,” His hand is still there.

And that is why we worship Him.

Not only because He calms storms.

Not only because He performs miracles.

But because He does not abandon us in the middle of them.

So today, turn your eyes away from the wind.

Look again to Jesus.

Reach for His hand.

And remember:

Your faith may waver, but His faithfulness never will.

And, my beloved friend, there is something very important I must share with you today.

The next great crusades are no longer far in the distance.

They are now only weeks away.

Africa is before us—a vast continent of more than a billion precious souls, with multitudes still waiting to hear the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ.

They are hungry.

They are hurting.

They are crying out for hope.

They need to hear that Jesus saves.

They need to know that Jesus heals.

They need to experience the wonderful presence and power of the precious Holy Spirit.

We must not fail them.

My dearest partner in ministry, I want to go.

I want to say YES when the nations call.

I want to preach the Gospel to the lost, pray for the sick, strengthen pastors and churches, and reach as many souls as God will place before us.

But I need your help.

Please stand with me today with your seed gift of $73 or more.

Your gift helps us prepare for these upcoming crusades, take the Gospel into the nations, and reach precious men, women, and children who desperately need Jesus.

This is not merely about funding an event.

This is about souls.

Every chair filled.

Every Gospel message preached.

Every prayer offered.

Every life touched.

Every person who comes to know Jesus Christ.

You are helping make it possible through your prayers and faithful seed gifts.

And for your gift of $73 or more, I want to send you something very special that I have prepared especially for you—the beautiful Good Morning Holy Spirit T-shirt, available in sizes Small through 2XL.

This powerful witnessing tool is exclusive to this ministry.

You cannot receive it anywhere else.

And please remember, we are not selling T-shirts.

This is my personal gift to you—an expression of my love and deep appreciation for standing with me and sowing into the harvest of souls around the world.

I want you to wear it as a gentle witness of your love for the precious Holy Spirit and as a reminder that together we are taking the Gospel to the nations.

My beloved friend, I need you now.

The crusades are approaching.

The nations are waiting.

The harvest is ready.

Please help me say YES.

Stand with me today with your $73 seed gift or more, and together let us reach as many precious souls as possible with the saving and healing Gospel of our wonderful Lord Jesus.

With all my love and prayers for you,

Benny Hinn

P.S. My precious friend in Christ, whatever storm you are walking through today, please know that I carry you in my heart and in my prayers. I love you, and I am believing with you that the precious Lord Jesus will steady your heart, strengthen your faith, and bring you safely through. And as these crusades draw near, I am asking you personally to stand with me. Your $73 seed gift or more will help us go to Africa and the nations with the Gospel. I will also send you the exclusive Good Morning Holy Spirit T-shirt as my personal expression of love and gratitude. Please send me your prayer request as well, because it is my heart and calling to pray for you and to believe God with you for your miracle.