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Aug 27, 2024 · Peter’s walk on the water was short-lived because he took his eyes off Jesus. Peter learned an important lesson that day that we shouldn’t ignore. When we take our eyes off Jesus the storms of life will quickly overcome us.
Jan 19, 2020 · Although his walking-on-water experience was short-lived because his fear caused him to sink, the truth is that he was able to walk on water. How did he do that? He did it by faith.
- JB Cachila
- Look for Jesus and keep looking to Jesus. Although a storm surrounded Him, Peter looked to Jesus. The only problem was that he stopped looking at Jesus.
- When Jesus commands you, obey Him. Jesus told Peter to “come” to Him on the water. Even though it made no sense, Peter did what Jesus said. This is what obedience looks like–doing what Jesus says.
- Faith is simply taking the next step. Peter took one step to get out of the boat and onto the water. Peter was doing just fine when he was focused on the next step, and got into trouble when he lost sight of his next step.
- Faith unleashes the supernatural. Peter did not experience the supernatural power of God that allowed him to walk on water until he trusted as evidenced by his actions.
Dec 6, 2023 · Read the full Bible account of Jesus and Peter walking on water from Matthew 14:22-33, Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.
- Peter Walks on Water Lesson: Jesus Is Not Blind to or Removed from Our Struggle. In the second sea adventure that nearly sunk the disciples, both literally and spiritually, Jesus had sent his disciples ahead to the other side of the lake while he went up on the mountain alone to pray (Matthew 14:23).
- Miracles Happen When We Are Willing to Step Out in Faith. Unfortunately for the disciples, a journey by boat across the Sea of Galilee that should have taken an hour or two at most, lasted anywhere from six to twelve hours because of the wind and the weather.
- Peter Walks on Water Lesson: Faith Requires Focus. Once Peter stepped out of the boat, he too could walk on water by Christ’s power at work within him.
- Worship Is an Antidote to Anxiety. The story of Jesus (and Peter) walking on water took place mere months after Jesus had calmed the seas while on a boat with his disciples (Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25).
Jan 4, 2022 · One of Jesus Christ’s most instructive miracles takes place when the apostle Peter jumps out of a boat and walks on turbulent water to meet the Lord on the sea. The account, which follows on the heels of another illuminating miracle, the feeding of the 5,000, is recorded in Matthew 14:22–36.
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Oct 23, 2022 · In Matthew 14:29, we witness a stirring scene. Seeing Jesus amid the storm, Peter walks on water towards him. However, he is quickly scared of the howling winds and rough waves. Peter starts to sink – that is, until Jesus reaches out a loving hand to save him. This is a miraculous event!
