Matthew 14:22-33 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, 24 and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. 25 Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. 27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” 28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” 29 “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” 32 And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
SOAP – Matthew 14:28-33
Jesus walks on water towards His frightened disciples. Eager Peter desires to experience the miracle of walking with Jesus on water. As soon as Peter looks away from Jesus, he begins to sink. Jesus teaches the disciples of their need to trust Him completely.
What faith-testing experience are you in? Where is God calling you to walk out onto the water with Him? Great faith is not grounded in our actions, but in trusting the fullness of the power, the promises, and the attributes of God.
Father God, I thank You for calling me out upon the water. Lord, increase my faith and help me to remain focused on You in the midst of my trials and my storms. In Jesus’ name. Amen.