The Failure of Impulsiveness & the Discipline of Discipleship

Impulsiveness is an enemy of the disciple. Peter tried to walk on water to get to the Lord based on impulse, but Jesus followed Peter at a distance on dry land. Would in not be better to walk a mile for the Lord on dry land than three feet for him on water? Restraint does not come to the disciple by natural means. It is a gift of God by grace that we are able to be a disciple. Intentional unnoticed living is the calling for those who want to follow Christ.