MATTHEW 14:25-32 (2025)

MATTHEW 14:25-32

At daybreak, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea. 

When they saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, thinking that it was a ghost. And they cried out in fear. 

But at once, Jesus said to them, “Courage! Don’t be afraid. It’s me!”

Peter answered, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 

Jesus said to him, “Come!” And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water to go to Jesus. 

But seeing the strong wind, he was afraid, and began to sink; and he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 

Jesus immediately stretched out his hand and took hold of him, saying, “Man of little faith, why did you doubt?” 

As they got into the boat, the wind dropped.

---- mine,

After the terror of the night, amid the storms that toss you about and fill you with terror of drowning, call My Name and I will come to you. I Am always watching over you. I see you. You are never alone, even if you believe you are. I have made a Covenant with you and I will never forget you. ---- my own, Call My Name and I will reach out to you, I will say to you always, "Courage! Don't be afraid. It's me!" Ask for all that you need and I the Lord and Master of earth, sea, and sky will give you all that you ask for, including eternal life. Speak and I will respond. You too can walk on water in the storm. You can ride the billowing waves if you keep your gaze on Me. Seek Me and you will find Me, if you seek Me with all your heart. Have faith and do not doubt and all that you ask for in prayer with praise and thanksgiving will be given to you. I will enter the boat of your life, and at My Word, the wind will drop, the waves will calm, and I will take you safely to shore. Be of good cheer. I have overcome the world.