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Then Jesus made his followers get into the
boat. He told them to go ahead of him to the other side of the lake. Jesus
stayed there to tell the people they could go home. After he said good-bye to
them, he went alone up into the hills to pray. It was late, and Jesus was there
alone. By this time, the boat was already far away on the lake. The boat was
having trouble because of the waves, and the wind was blowing against it.
Between three and six o’clock in the
morning, Jesus’ followers were still in the boat. Jesus came to them. He was
walking on the water. When the followers saw him walking on the water, they
were afraid. They said, “It’s a ghost!” and cried out in fear.
But Jesus quickly spoke to them. He said,
“Have courage! It is I! Don’t be afraid."
Peter said, “Lord, if that is really you,
then tell me to come to you on the water.”
Jesus said, “Come.”
And Peter left the boat and walked on the
water to Jesus. But when Peter saw the wind and the waves, he became afraid and
began to sink. He shouted, “Lord, save me!”
Then Jesus reached out his hand and caught
Peter. Jesus said, “Your faith is small. Why did you doubt?”
After Peter and Jesus were in the
boat, the wind became calm. Then those who were in the boat worshiped Jesus and
said, “Truly you are the Son of God!” (Matthew 14:22-33, International
Children’s Bible)
Another great story, one you are probably familiar with. What does it tell us? That Jesus can do anything – in addition to all the other miracles He performed, He can walk on water too. He can even cause one of His disciples to walk on water.
But what’s the real take away? Three simple words. “Lord, save me!”
No matter what you are going through, what battles you are fighting, you are not alone. Jesus is with you. You need only believe, reach out your hand, and say, “Lord, save me!”
At the time, it may not seem like He is there for you. You may feel yourself continue to sink in whatever trouble surrounds you. But have faith! God is with you.
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