Jesus Walks on Water

Straight after Jesus had fed the crowd, He told the disciples to get back into the boat and go ahead of Him. After sending the people home, He went up a mountain to be alone to pray.

Meanwhile a strong wind was blowing across the lake, and the disciples in the boat were being thrown around by the waves. In the early hours of the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus came walking toward them on the water. The disciples were terrified because they thought they were seeing a ghost.

But Jesus said to them, “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” What wonderful words of hope Jesus spoke to the fearful disciples. They had been rowing half the night, fearing that their boat would sink … and then they thought they were seeing a ghost! 

When life gets stormy and it feels like you’re about to get swamped by waves of trouble, you fear the worst. You struggle on your own until you’re exhausted; and just when you think you can’t carry on, things get worse. Just stop! Put down the oars of your boat and pray. Jesus is coming to help you. Do not fear!

SOMETHING TO PRAY ABOUT: Lord, You know my struggles and fears. Help me, Jesus! Amen.

FACT: Jesus walking on water went against the laws of nature. The prophet Elisha had faith to make a metal axhead float on water (2 Kings 6:5-7).