Song # 756.2 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. Matthew tells us in chapter 14 that after they had fed the five thousand, Jesus prayed on the mountain by Himself, then walked on the lake to the disciple’s boat.
After feeding the five thousand, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowd (Matthew 14:21-22). After He had dismissed them, He went up on a mountainside by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone (Matthew 14:23), but the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it (Matthew 14:24). During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake (Matthew 14:25). When the disciples saw Him walking on the lake, they were terrified “It’s a ghost” they said, and cried out in fear (Matthew 14:26). But Jesus immediately said to them “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid” (Matthew 14:27). “Lord, if it’s you” Peter replied “tell me to come to you on the water” (Matthew 14:28). “Come” Jesus said. Then Peter got out of the boat, walked on the water and came towards Jesus (Matthew 14:29). But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out “Lord, save me!” (Matthew 14:30). Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and caught Peter saying “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” (Matthew 14:31). And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down (Matthew 14:32). Then those who were in the boat worshipped Him, saying “Truly you are the Son of God” (Matthew 14:33). When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret (Matthew 14:34).
Thought for today: God’s help is only a prayer away.
Thought for the future: God’s certainty will see us through life’s uncertainties. Where will you spend your eternity?