One Word From God Is Enough

Have you ever taken a step you believed God was asking you to take, and then everything got harder? You were clear about it when you prayed. But once the trouble started, you found yourself asking, Lord, did I really hear from You?

I’ve had to deal with that question myself. When God made it clear to me and Pastor Aimee that we were to make the transition from McKinney to the Grand Prairie-Arlington area, we had direction. Then all hell broke loose. As I went back to Matthew 14, a passage I’ve preached from many times, the Holy Ghost helped me see something I needed right then. Resistance does not mean you missed God’s direction.

JESUS SENT THEM TO THE OTHER SIDE

Jesus had just fed five thousand men, besides women and children, with five loaves and two fish. John tells us that after the people saw the miracle, they wanted to take Jesus by force and make Him king. Matthew tells us that Jesus immediately told His disciples to get into the boat and go ahead of Him while He sent the people away.

Matthew uses the word constrained. Jesus insisted that they go. I can understand why they might have wanted to stay. It was getting late, there was still a crowd, and Jesus was staying behind. But He had already told them what to do.

Now watch this. John 6:17 tells us where they were going. They were headed toward Capernaum. Jesus gave them their direction before it got dark and before the wind started blowing. When the waves began beating against the boat, the last thing Jesus had told them was still to go to the other side.

JESUS CAME TO THEM IN THE STORM

Matthew says the wind was against them. Think about that. They were doing exactly what Jesus told them to do, and they still had to struggle to get across. Jesus had gone up the mountain to pray, and during the fourth watch of the night, He came to them walking on the water.

When the disciples saw Him, they were afraid. Then Jesus spoke to them. “Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid” (Matthew 14:27).

Some of you have been praying for the wind to stop so you can get on with what God told you to do. I understand that. But look at what Jesus did here. He came to the disciples while the wind was still blowing. Before they felt any change in the weather, they heard His voice. And once they knew who was out there with them, Peter asked Jesus to call him out of the boat.

PETER STEPPED OUT ON ONE WORD

Peter said, “Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.” Jesus said, “Come.” Peter stepped out of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. The wind was still blowing when he stepped out. But he had one word from Jesus, and he acted on it.

When Peter saw how strong the wind was, he became afraid and began to sink. He cried, “Lord, save me.” The Bible says Jesus immediately stretched out His hand and caught him. I’m glad Matthew included that part. Peter had enough faith to step out, and when he got scared, he still knew who to call. Jesus was there to take him by the hand.

Go back to what God made clear to you before the trouble started. Take it to Him in prayer. Ask Him to show you the step you can take today, and take it. You may still feel some of that wind when you do. Keep your eyes on Jesus. The same Jesus who stood by Peter is standing by you, and He will help you make it to the other side. And when they got to the other side, there were people waiting who needed a miracle. Jesus healed them. “And as many as touched were made perfectly whole” (Matthew 14:36).

JOIN US FOR OUR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION SERVICE

What miracle are you believing God for as you step into 2027? Maybe you’re asking God for healing, praying for someone you love, or seeking new direction for the year ahead.

Pastor Aimee and I want to invite you and your family to spend New Year’s Eve with us in Grand Prairie, Texas. We’ll worship together, get into the Word of God, and pray as we enter 2027. God has a new thing in store for 2027, and we’re looking forward to beginning the year together in His presence.
 
- Thursday, December 31, 2026, at 10:30 p.m. CST
- Hilton Garden Inn Grand Prairie at EpicCentral
- 2935 State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
 
Reserve your free seat now at seanpinder.net/register. Invite a friend or bring your family. Pastor Aimee and I look forward to seeing you there and praying with you as we begin the new year.

HELP US BRING THE WORD OF GOD TO MORE PEOPLE

Think about what it means to hear a word from God when you’re going through a storm. That’s why we share the Word and pray with people through our daily Morning Prayer, miracle services, and evangelistic outreaches. Your giving helps us reach more people with the Gospel and remind them that they can call on Jesus in the middle of whatever they’re facing.

As we make the transition to the Grand Prairie-Arlington area, we are believing God for a building, a permanent home for Miracle Healing Center Church. We’re believing for a place where families can worship together, children can learn the Word of God, and people who need a miracle can come and receive prayer. We’re asking you to pray and believe with us for God to open that door.

As we close out the year, take a moment to ask the Lord how He would have you give, then act on what He puts on your heart. When the Philippians gave to support Paul’s ministry, he spoke of “fruit that may abound to your account” (Philippians 4:17). God sees what you give in faith. Let’s finish this year believing Him for a permanent home for our church and for more lives to be reached with the Gospel.

Give a year-end gift and become a monthly partner. To give, visit:

To give by Mail:
Sean Pinder Ministries
P.O. Box 2726
McKinney, TX 75070

God Bless,
Pastors Sean and Aimee Pinder