Matthew 14: 22-33

Then Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people away.  After sending the people away, he went up a hill by himself to pray.  When evening came Jesus was there alone  and by this time the boat was far out in the lake  tossed about by the waves because the wind was blowing against it.

Between three and six o’clock in the morning Jesus came to the disciples, walking on the water.  When they saw him walking on the water, they were terrified.  “It’s a ghost!” they said, and screamed with fear.

Jesus spoke to them at once.  “Courage!” he said. “It is I.  Don’t be afraid!”

Then Peter spoke up. “Lord, if it is really you, order me to come out on the water to you.”

“Come!” answered Jesus.  So Peter got out of the boat and started walking on the water to Jesus.  But when he noticed the strong wind, he was afraid and stated to sink down in the water.  “Save me, Lord!” he cried.

At once Jesus reached out and grabbed hold of him and said, “What little faith you have! Why did you doubt?”

They both got into the boat, and the wind died down.   Then the disciples in the boat worshiped Jesus.  “Truly you are the Son of God!” they exclaimed.