Following Jesus' encounter with the multitudes, He went up to the mountains to pray and instructed the disciples to go ahead of Him on the boat. The boat began to experience some turmoil in the middle of the sea. Jesus went to where His disciples were by walking on the sea. (Quite the most unconventional way of saving someone). When the disciples saw Him, they were filled with fear and said "It is a ghost!" (14:26). But Christ calms them down by saying, "Be of good cheer! It is I: do not be afraid." (14:27). Peter then asks Jesus that if it was really Him walking on the water, He should ask Peter to join Him on the water. He obviously thought he would be safer with Jesus than on the boat which was still unstable. Jesus says "Come." (14:29) But when it became windy Peter was afraid and he began to sink but immediately Jesus stretched out His hands and saved him saying, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" (14:31). Amazed by what had just happened the rest of the disciples worshiped Jesus saying "Truly You are the Son of God." (14:33). When they reached their destination to Gennesaret, Jesus performed many more miracles.
Life Application: Peter had the faith that if that was Jesus walking on water, Jesus would also have the power to have Peter come to Him by walking on water. It is very easy to relate with Peter. A lot of times we ask God to do something for us. We initially believe He is capable of doing it but when difficult situations arise like a "boisterous wind" doubt begins to creep into our minds and we lose faith that He is able to come through. When you have faith in Christ, you are able to do remarkable things.
Dear God, life is unpredictable and difficult at times, but please help me to realize that you are a place of refuge. Give me an unwavering type of faith and the belief that with You, I can do anything.
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