But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. In the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea. When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It’s a ghost!” and they cried out for fear.
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”
Peter answered him and said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.”
He said, “Come!”
Peter stepped down from the boat, and walked on the waters to come to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”
Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”
When they got up into the boat, the wind ceased. Those who were in the boat came and worshiped him, saying, “You are truly the Son of God!”
Matthew 14:24-33
Disciples: “Hantu!!!!”
Jesus: “Bukan, Tuhan.” 🤪
I take two lessons from this incident:
1. Peter was the only disciple bold enough to say to Jesus, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.” and then to actually step out of the boat when Jesus told him to. So let us be bold like Peter to trust Jesus even in turbulent times.
2. After taking the bold step, Peter got his eyes off Jesus onto the storm, and started to sink. But Jesus still rescued hiim. So we need to keep our eyes on Jesus, and keep trusting Him.
Father, thank You that You are reliable even in the midsts of a storm. Our country is going through a storm right now, so help me to keep my eyes on Jesus and keep trusting You. In Jesus' name, amen.
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