14:28-31
Peter reacts in his usual manner by asking Jesus to tell him to walk on the water as well. Jesus does call him, and for a time Peter is actually walking on the water. He then looked around and became aware of the wind and fear entered his heart and he began to sink. Jesus reached out and rescued him, but then rebuked him for his lack of faith. There are many lessons we can draw from this. First, we should not be harsh on Peter, for which of us would have got out of the boat? Peter has walked further on water than any of us have! Secondly, Jesus expects us to be able to do the things that He did! Peter was actually walking on water for a time. Then we need to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, for it was when Peter looked at the storm that he became afraid and started to sink.
14:32-36
Jesus and Peter climbed into the boat and the storm died down. The disciples were amazed at Jesus, declaring that He was truly the Son of God. They eventually did get to the other side. True to form, the crowds gathered and wanted their sick to be healed. They believed that if they even touched the edge of His cloak they would be healed. This was a sign of their faith that Jesus could heal them. “All who touched Him were healed”.
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