Jesus Walks on Water

Saturday, March 17 – Read Matthew 14:22-33

After feeding so many people in so many ways, Jesus needs time alone with God. He sends his disciples on ahead across the Sea of Galilee, while he goes up a mountain to pray. Later, he comes walking to them across the water. Peter, who sometimes speaks before he thinks, asks Jesus if he can step out of the boat and come to him. Jesus says, “Yes,” but then has to rescue Peter when his faith gives way to his fear of the waves.

Reflection Questions: In the Gospels, so much of what we are able to do – even of what Jesus is able to do for us – is dependent on the strength of our faith. But faith is not an abstract belief like the belief we have that the planet Saturn has rings. Rather it is a personal conviction that we act on and organize our lives around. So what is the strength of your faith in Jesus? How does your faith change the way that you act?

Prayer: Dear God, give me faith to “step out on the water” and do something like Jesus today. Amen.