Overboard for Jesus
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.
