Matthew 14:24–31

"Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o'clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, 'It's a ghost!'

But Jesus spoke to them at once. 'Don't be afraid,' he said. 'Take courage. I am here!'

Then Peter called to him, 'Lord, if it's really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.'

'Yes, come,' Jesus said.

So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. 'Save me, Lord!' he shouted.

Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. 'You have so little faith,' Jesus said. 'Why did you doubt me?'"

 

 

 

Peter set up his own test. He could have waited for Jesus to come to the boat. But he concocted a test to prove it really was Jesus walking on the water: Peter, too, would walk on water. He did, and he was fine—until he took his eyes off Jesus and looked at his circumstances. We can do impossible things only if our eyes are on Jesus. When Peter looked at his circumstances, he doubted Jesus. When he looked at Jesus, he conquered his circumstances. Keep your eyes on Jesus!