09/08/2026
Today we learnt about the bible reading Matthew 14:22-33 in which Jesus walked on water 💧
Jesus sent His disciples on ahead in a boat to cross the Sea of Galilee. He made room for time alone with God. This is the first important lesson we can take from the account to help us weather the storms of life ⛈️
Jesus sends the disciples away so He can be alone on the mountain to pray. Even with the needs of so many people pressing in on Him, the Lord makes solitary time with God His priority 🙏
As the disciples are crossing the sea, a fierce and frightening storm kicks up. Very early in the morning, Jesus comes walking toward them on the water. Thinking He is a ghost, the disciples are terrified 😱
Even though they have been with Christ for a long time, they don’t recognise Jesus as He approaches in the storm. Sometimes we fail to recognise the Lord when He comes alongside us during our own personal storms ⚡️
But Jesus understands the immaturity of our faith. Peter, ever enthusiastic and impulsive, replies, “Lord, if it’s you, tell me to come to you on the water.” The Lord invites Peter to come, and the disciple steps out of the boat 🦶
Peter walks on water toward Jesus. His baby steps of faith last only a moment, though, and then he takes his eyes off of the Lord. With his physical sight, Peter sees the wind and waves surrounding him, and “he was afraid” and begins to sink 😮
Peter cries out, “Lord, save me!” and Jesus instantly reaches out His hand to catch Peter. “You of little faith,” Jesus says, “Why did you doubt?” For believers, the lesson here is unmistakable 🌈
If we take our eyes off Jesus and focus on our circumstances, we will fall under the weight of our problems. If we call to Jesus in faith, he will catch us and lift us above our seemingly impossible situation ✨
