04/05/2026
The story of Jesus walking on water, in the middle of a storm, and calling out to Peter to join Him, powerfully illustrates Jesus as King. Jesus had control and authority, even over the wind and the waves. As the storms began, Jesus was praying alone on the mountain. However, just when the disciples needed help, Jesus appeared to them walking on the water, saying, “Don’t be afraid. Take courage.” Jesus reached out his hand to Peter and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”
Just like the disciples, you will find yourself in the middle of a storm in life. Maybe even today, the winds of your storm are swirling around you. Jesus promises He is interceding for you. He will reach out His hand to help you. Today, take courage. Have the faith to walk out of the boat, trusting the Lord will be with you and will help you. Do not walk in doubt. Grab hold of the hand of Jesus and confidently walk in faith that He is with you!
“Immediately, Jesus reached out His hand, caught hold of him, and said to him, ‘You of little faith, why did you doubt?’ When they got into the boat, the wind ceased.”
Matthew 14:31-32
Isaiah 43:2 – “I will be with you when you pass through the waters, and when you pass through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. You will not be scorched when you walk through the fire, and the flame will not burn you.”
2 Corinthians 1:8 – “For we don’t want you to be unaware, brothers, of our affliction that took place in Asia: we were completely overwhelmed—beyond our strength—so that we even despaired of life.”
1 Timothy 6:15 – “God will bring this about in His own time. He is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords.”