Let Jesus Lead
What does it really look like to Let Jesus Lead?
In Week 4 of our Follower series, Pastor Mike Wilson teaches through all three Gospel accounts of Jesus walking on water. Last week, we focused on Peter stepping out of the boat. But this week, we discover that the deeper point of the story wasn’t Peter’s courage — it was Jesus’ authority.
Across every version of this moment, one truth stays the same:
Everything changes when Jesus gets in the boat.
Whether we relate to Peter’s boldness, the disciples’ fear, or the storm around them, this story invites us to learn how to trust, listen, and ultimately Let Jesus Lead every part of our lives.
Key Scriptures & Insights
1. Hearing God looks different for everyone.
Some hear Him through Scripture.
Some through prayer.
Some through circumstances, wise counsel, or the Holy Spirit’s prompting.
Learning to Let Jesus Lead means learning how to listen.
2. Church is a “huddle” where we say, “Lord, what’s the play?”
We gather to worship, pray, and refocus our attention so we are ready to hear God’s voice and follow His direction.
3. All three Gospel accounts point to one truth: the story is about Jesus’ power.
Mark and John don’t even mention Peter walking on water.
Why?
Because the miracle isn’t about Peter’s ability.
It’s about Jesus’ authority.
When Jesus gets in the boat, the storm calms.
4. Faith is not trusting yourself — it’s trusting Him.
Peter walked on water not because he was skilled, but because his eyes were on Jesus.
When he looked away, he sank.
Jesus didn’t say, “Why did you doubt yourself?”
He said, “Why did you doubt Me?”
5. Letting Jesus Lead requires surrender.
Many of us want Jesus as Savior, but not as Lord.
We want Him in the boat, but not at the wheel.
Mike challenges us to trust Jesus with every part of our lives, even the parts we’re afraid to let Him see.
6. When Jesus leads, He steers and He calms.
Only Jesus brings the peace Scripture calls “beyond understanding.”
We cannot produce it through money, power, control, achievement, or comfort.
Peace comes from His presence — not our performance.
The Big Idea
Spiritual maturity begins when you stop relying on your own strength and choose to Let Jesus Lead.
When Jesus steps into the boat, He brings clarity, direction, transformation, and peace that nothing else in this world can offer.
Watch Let Jesus Lead and learn how to trust Jesus in the storm, listen for His voice, surrender your own agenda, and let Him guide every step of your life.
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