John 6:16-21 16 16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, 17 where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. 18 A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. 19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened. 20 But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.” 21 Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading.
Last time we talked about the Lord Jesus feeding five thousand people. After he sent the crowds away, he went up to the mountain alone to pray. He was there at night. Here we see the importance of prayer. The disciples got on the boat and crossed the lake first, a strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. When the disciples saw Jesus walking on the water and getting closer to the boat, they were afraid and thought it was a ghost. Jesus told them not to be afraid. When the disciples took Jesus to the boat, the wind stopped, and the boat immediately reached the other side, this is another miracle. No one has ever walked on the water. The Lord Jesus walking on the water manifests his divinity.
The following is another scripture passage about the Lord Jesus calming the storm:
23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” 26 He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. 27 The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!” (Matthew 8:23-27)
Here it says that the Lord Jesus and his disciples were on the boat and encountered a furious storm, but Jesus was sleeping. The disciples woke him up and cried for help. Jesus calmed the storm immediately and once again demonstrated his divinity. When we have difficulties and needs, we can pray to God, pray to the Lord Jesus. He will answer our prayers and help us.
May God bless you and your family. 😀
