Title Matthew 14:22-33
Today's text informs us of another miraculous event that is comparable to the miracle of Jesus' five diseases delivered by last week's text immediately preceding today's text. It is the story of Jesus walking on water. When the crowds who had followed Jesus ran out of food, Jesus fed thousands and tens of thousands of people in an empty field with five barley loaves and two fish. If it can be compared to Jesus feeding manna, the story of Jesus walking on the water when the disciples of Jesus were in danger of fear and death as they were engulfed in great winds and waves in all directions; It can be compared to how God caused Moses to lift up his staff and stretch out his hand over the sea to part the Red Sea when they were in the midst of fear and death.
Among the disciples who unexpectedly found out that the form they thought was a ghost was Jesus, Peter showed such a protruding action. He begged, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water” (verse 28). Then Jesus said, “Come,” and Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water to Jesus (verse 29). But I do not know how far he had walked on the water, but when Peter turned his gaze toward the Lord toward the wind, he became afraid again and began to fall into the water. Then he cried out, “Lord, save me” (verse 30). Immediately he stretched out his hand and took hold of him, saying, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” (verse 31) and when they got into the boat, the wind stopped (verse 32). And when all the people in the boat saw it, they bowed down to Jesus and said, "Truly, you are the Son of God."
In the end, what we need to see in the story of today's text is Jesus Christ. He is the Lord who exercises sovereignty and power over winds, waves, and lakes. The Lord is the true Sovereign even in the waters where evil spirits live. What did Jesus show by walking on water? It is the figure of a sovereign who transcends even the natural order and moves according to his will. He is the Creator, not of the created world. Furthermore, we should note that while the disciples were in turmoil and fear all night long, Jesus was also praying all night long. And we must not forget that fact. There is nothing that comforts and encourages us as much as it does. We must know that the Lord is the Lord who always prays for us and comes to us at decisive moments, is with us, comforts us, strengthens us, and saves us. It is also worth noting that in verses 22, 27, and 31 in today's text, the phrase "Jesus immediately ..." appears three times. When we are in danger, when we need help, we must see the Lord immediately reaching out to us.