Many stories about Jesus are found in multiple gospel, just told a little differently. This text from John also shows up in the other gospels but talks about the disciple Peter getting out of the boat, in the storm, to walk on the water.
In my home office I have a little action figure that depicts this scene. Peter in the boat. Jesus outside of the boat with his arm outstretched.
Sometimes when the storms of life are raging, we need to do the unthinkable - we need to be like Peter and get out of the boat. Of course, this is the least logical thing that we could ever do. Why would we get out of the boat when it offers us our only protection? Because perhaps the boat is also holding us back from finding healing and having the waters around us calmed.
The problem of course is fear. We often want a guarantee, before we are willing to risk trying something new that it will be worth trying. And it may not be. Because Jesus does not make guarantees. Jesus, instead offers to walk hand in hand with us, as the one who's very presence can calm the seas.
What are the storms in your life and how can Jesus hold your hand during them?
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