“But Jesus spoke to them at once. ‘Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!’
Then Peter called to him, ‘Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.’
‘Yes, come,’ Jesus said.
So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. ‘Save me, Lord!’ he shouted.
Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. ‘You have so little faith,’ Jesus said. ‘Why did you doubt me?’” v. 27-31
Probably one of my favorite lessons/miracles Jesus performed because I relate so much to Peter. Peter’s a guy that is willing to try anything Jesus asks of him. In the midst of a storm, Jesus ask him to get out of the boat and walk to Him on the water through the waves and the wind and he does! Peter takes a couple of steps on the water!!! How awesome is that? Taking his eyes off of Jesus, he realizes what he is doing and starts to focus on the fact that he is walking on water. He feels the strong wind and looks at how big the waves are and begins to panic. He starts to sink and cries out for help. Jesus is right there and tells Peter, “You have so little faith,’ Jesus said. ‘Why did you doubt me?”
I see myself in this story. I have read and even experienced the power of Christ to do things that I think are impossible. However, sadly there are many times that
- I never get out of the boat!
- I take my eyes of Jesus and panic!
- I don’t have strong enough faith!
I know it may be hard to believe that I struggle with these since I am a pastor that works with teenagers. But it’s the truth; some things come easy while other things are harder to do.
Today may we be people that keep our eyes on Jesus, growing in faith, knowledge, and love for Him!
