After the feeding of the 5,000, Jesus sent his disciples to the other side of the Sea of Galilee in a ship while he sent the people away and then went up into the mountain to pray. But, they soon encountered a storm. They tried in vain to continue to the other side, but the struggle was in vain. Jesus, knowing what they were struggling with, had pity on them and came to them walking on the water. Their first reaction was fear. The thought they were seeing some type of apparition, but Jesus spoke to them and told them not to be afraid. Peter said, "If it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water," and Jesus said, "Come." So, Peter began walking to Jesus on the water. In an amazing miracle, Peter was also able to walk on the water as long as he kept his focus on Jesus, but when he saw the wind and the waves, he became afraid. He began to sink. He cried out to Jesus, "Lord, save me," and Jesus reached out His hand and saved him. Jesus then reproved Peter for his lack of faith.
It made me wonder how often Jesus is disappointed with my faith. How often does he call me to walk on water and I won't even get out of the boat? How often do I take my eyes off Him and look and the boisterous wind and waves? How many opportunities have I missed because I wasn't willing to speak to a sinner? Lord, forgive me for my unbelief and give me a stronger faith to trust You unconditionally. Help me to stay in touch with you through prayer so that when the trials of my faith come, I am strong and ready to serve You unflinchingly.
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