Matthew 14:22-33

The disciples were tossed and Jesus cared Matthew 14:22-33: Jesus sent the disciples to the other side of the sea. This time alone allowed Him a time of prayer. "And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone." (Matthew 14:23) However, as they went they were beaten and tossed for the wind was against them. (Matthew 14:24) Jesus came to the disciples walking on the sea. His message was "Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid." (Matthew 14:27)

Peter asked Jesus for permission to walk on the waters. (Matthew 14:28) Jesus told Peter to come. So “when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.” (Matthew 14:29) Nevertheless, Peter's doubt caused Him to sink. (Matthew 14:30) Jesus cared when the disciples were tossed about and when Peter was sinking. We should care when the world beats and tosses about those we know. We should care when they are sinking, lift them up, and bring them into the boat for safety.

When the storm came Jesus spoke words of peace and encouragement to the frightened disciples. When He said, "Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid" it must have lifted the disciples up. The conclusion of these miracles that were done on sea was, "they came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God." (Matthew 14:33) Their response was just right. They did not say, "Wow that man can walk on water." They understood that by Jesus walking on the water he was teaching them His deity. They said, "Truly, this is the Son of God." If Christ is God there is no reason to fear.