Same Lake (Sea), but a different boat, that Peter was in when he cried out to Jesus as he nearly drowned. “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”
Jesus responded by saying, “Come.” Why did Jesus respond in just one word, “Come,” and not “Yes, it is me, come Peter or something like that….” Something to think about.
Peter did step out so boldly and walked on the stormy waves to meet his Lord and Master. At this time, Peter did not realize how strong the wind was. However, when he did, he became frightened and began to sink.”
Peter did cry out to Jesus for help, “Lord, save me!” He was in great peril, so he cried out for help.
Note that the account of Jesus walking on water was recorded by Matthew, Mark, and John. However, it was only Matthew’s account that mentioned that Peter walked on water.
What a boisterous wind. What boisterous wind have your encountered in your life’s journey? Has Peter’s experience ever been repeated in your own experience? Faith, courage, doubt, fear, sinking, and calling for help. When was the last time you were frightened, and why? Did you ask for help?
How often have we made the same mistake that Peter made, taking our gaze off Jesus, when confronted with the boisterous wind (temptation), our feet began to sink and slip back?
We cannot save ourselves. It’s a lifesaving lesson that we all need to learn. We’ve got to step out in faith with our eyes on Jesus, not on the fearful wind. We’ve got to know when to cry for the Lord’s help.
May we have the courage to ask to help, to cry out louder and louder, “Lord, If it is You,” and may we hear the voice of Jesus in our time of turmoil, fear, and confusion “Come.”
Saint Augustine makes it certain that we need to seek for help always. He says, “The Lord who created you without your help, will not save you without your help.” Jesus tells us to ask, to seek, and to knock. Our response is needed. “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.” (Revelation 3: 20)
