Jesus Walks on the Water
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Jesus walks on the sea in the middle of a storm and takes the hand of Peter, who is sinking
What is this event?
After the Multiplication of the Loaves, Jesus worked another sign: he walked on the water of the Sea of Galilee. Through this sign, the disciples came to see that their Master was not only a prophet, but the Son of God, the Master of all creation.
The story
Jesus told the disciples to get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he went up the mountain to pray alone. The boat was far from the shore and was being tossed by the waves, because the wind was against it. During the last watch of the night, between about three and six in the morning, he came toward them, walking on the sea. The disciples thought it was a ghost and cried out in fear. At once Jesus said: “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” (Mt 14:27).
Peter asked the Lord to let him walk on the water to him. The Lord said: “Come.” Peter got out and walked on the water. But when he saw how strong the wind was, he became frightened and began to sink. Jesus caught hold of him at once and said: “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” (Mt 14:31).
When they got into the boat, the wind died down at once. Those in the boat bowed down before him, saying: “Truly, you are the Son of God.” (Mt 14:33).
What does Jesus want to teach you?
Jesus wants to teach you to trust in him, especially when things are hard. Peter could walk on the water while he trusted the Lord, and began to sink when he let his fear of the storm take over. Your life also has its “storms”: a hard test, a sad time in your family, friends who turn away from you. The Lord is always close, ready to stretch out his hand and catch you.
A lesson for you
- When you are afraid, pray a short prayer like Peter: “Lord, save me!”
- Practice trusting the Lord more than worrying; do your part, then place everything in his hands.
- Like the Lord, reach out your hand to help a friend who is having a hard time.
Identifying marks
- The Lord’s hand holding Peter’s hand tightly: when Peter cried for help, Jesus “stretched out his hand and caught him” (Mt 14:31); when you call on him, the Lord is also beside you and holds you up.
- Peter, sunk up to his chest, looking up at the Lord: seeing the strong wind, he became afraid and began to sink; he called out to the Lord and was saved.
- Jesus standing firm among the waves, his face peaceful: he is the Master of the wind and the sea.
- The boat with the disciples, faint in the background: they are struggling against the wind; the Lord comes to them in the dark of night.
- The light of dawn on the horizon: this happened during the last watch of the night, between about three and six in the morning; with the Lord, the night will pass.
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