In The Boat
Matthew 14:25 – 31 “25…Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified, in their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!” 27 But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage, I am here!” 28 Then Peter called out to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.” 29 “Yes, come,” Jesus said. The amazing thing about this story is that Peter then swung his leg over the railing, and put his foot ON the water. Not in, but on. There were strong winds and heavy waves, yet Peter swung his foot over the boat and started walking to Jesus. It amazes me for one that Peter asked to walk on the water, for two that when Jesus said come, Peter swung over the railing and slipped onto the water. So many, many times I have gone over and over the part where Peter takes his eyes off Jesus and instead puts his eyes on the storm then sinks. I love that when Peter calls