The term “going overboard” has a literal and also a figurative meaning. When you are on a boat and jump off you are going overboard. This phrase has also gained a meaning for people who act in ways that are considered extreme. When we see someone acting in an extreme manner, we will often say they are going overboard.
In Matthew 14:28-31 we see that Peter stepped out of the boat in the middle of a storm, this would be considered slightly extreme, some would call it going overboard. What made this different is that Jesus had invited him to come and Peter stepped out and obeyed. What some may label as extreme is simply a step of faith to where Jesus has invited you to walk.
As Jesus moves the church forward there are times He will invite us to step out of the boat – step out of our comfort zone. When the storm is raging He will invite us to step out of the boat.
Going overboard for Jesus will never go wrong as long we continue to keep our eyes on Him despite the storm raging around us. As God moves us forward, do not fear to go overboard for Jesus, He is inviting us to take step of faith and walk on the very storm that is causing us fear. Let’s not hold back or stay in the boat; there is great revival and growth that God is inviting us to be a part of. Go overboard, step out in faith and watch what God will do as we continue to obey and trust Him. – Andrew Clarke
