Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get
back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the
people home. After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself
to pray. Night fell while he was there alone.
Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for
a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About
three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. When
the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear,
they cried out, “It’s a ghost!”
But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he
said. “Take courage. I am here!”
Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to
come to you, walking on the water.”
“Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water
toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was
terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.
Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so
little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?”
When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. Then
the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!”
they exclaimed.
After they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret. When
the people recognized Jesus, the news of his arrival spread quickly throughout
the whole area, and soon people were bringing all their sick to be healed. They
begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all who
touched him were healed.
~ Bible Text Reference: Matthew 14:22-36 [Holy Bible -NLT] taken from
https://www.biblegateway.com
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