Luke, the physician, who made careful search into these matters, concluded that the episode was a vision of Peter's and therefore refused to give place to this story in the preparation of his narrative. He only partially convinced John Mark, which explains why Mark left a portion of the story out of his narrative. He sincerely believed that Jesus came to them that night. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, Lord, save me. So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. And he awakened from his dream as Andrew, James, and John reached down and pulled him out of the sea.ġ52:4.4 To Peter this experience was always real. And Peter answered him, Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water. Then Peter dreamed that Jesus came to the rescue and, stretching forth his hand, took hold and lifted him up, saying: "O, you of little faith, wherefore did you doubt?"ġ52:4.3 In connection with the latter part of his dream Peter arose from the seat whereon he slept and actually stepped overboard and into the water. As this apparition of the night season continued in Peter's mind, he dreamed that he heard Jesus say: "Be of good cheer it is I be not afraid." This was like the balm of Gilead to Peter's disturbed soul it soothed his troubled spirit, so that (in his dream) he cried out to the Master: "Lord, if it really is you, bid me come and walk with you on the water." And when Peter started to walk upon the water, the boisterous waves frightened him, and as he was about to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" And many of the twelve heard him utter this cry. It was just after the five thousand had been fed. I want to tell you the story, even though it may already be familiar to you. And that is what our Bible lesson is today. Select from premium Jesus Walking On Water of the highest quality. When the Master seemed to walk on by the boat, Peter cried out, "Save us, Master, save us." And those who were in the rear of the boat heard him say some of these words. One of my favorite Bible stories is the account of Jesus walking on water. Find the perfect Jesus Walking On Water stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. While the other apostles toiled against the wind and the waves, Peter dreamed a dream he saw a vision of Jesus coming to them walking on the sea. Andrew and James put him to rest on the cushioned seat in the stern of the boat. As the hours of darkness and hard rowing passed, Peter grew weary and fell into a deep sleep of exhaustion. Jesus came down and began to walk on the water toward their boat. His apostles were in their boat, struggling to row against the wind. After praying on a mountain, Jesus looked down at the Sea of Galilee and saw a storm. What could all this mean?ġ52:4.2 Darkness descended upon them, for there had arisen a strong and contrary wind which made progress almost impossible. Not only could Jesus heal the sick and resurrect the dead but he could also control the wind and the rain.
Had he forsaken them? He had never before sent them all away and refused to go with them. Hardly a word was spoken they were all thinking of the Master alone in the hills. None of the twelve was so crushed and downcast as Simon Peter.
152:4.1 The apostles, without their Master-sent off by themselves-entered the boat and in silence began to row toward Bethsaida on the western shore of the lake.