Jesus and Peter Walk on Water

And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. Matthew 14:22-33

Steps: 1, 2, 3, 11, 12

After feeding the 5000 Jesus instructs the disciples to get into their boat and head out to the other side of the lake. On the way the disciples get into a storm, which matched the storm in the hearts of the disciples because they wanted to make Jesus king like the people who had just been fed. John 6:15 But Jesus sent them away because He had different plans of how and when He would be crowned king. After the disciples got refocused on recovery then Jesus walked to them on the water and the disciples were afraid of Him because they had never seen anyone walk on water before. But when Jesus reassured them then Peter wanted to walk on the water to Jesus, and Jesus called him to do so. By faith Peter walked on water but when Peter got distracted and afraid he started to sink and Jesus caught him and brought him to the boat. When they got onto the boat the storm stopped. Then the disciples worshipped Jesus for they recognized Him as the Son of God.

Prayer for Today: God You know that we get caught up into all kinds of ideas of what recovery looks like and functions like. We pray today that we may bring our ideas of recovery to you and get them brought into harmony with Your mind. Forgive us from trying to force certain issues and help us to rest in Your care. Thank You that You come to find us and help us, for without Your initiative we would get nowhere in our recovery. Thank You for Your love.