Jesus Walks On Water (Mark 6:45-56)

[luicer]

Considering the events depicted in the lessons we learn from the miracle, why do you think Jesus chose that particular time to do such an incredible miracle such as walking on the water? What does that tell us about how the Lord will give us what we need to have faith, if we are open to accept it?

[Mercy20]

Jesus waking over water was a nature miracle, this was so to show us that though man has no powers over nature he himself has power over nature, but through faith this can be a success to man, meaning with faith everything can be made possible, remember Peter’s lack of faith made him to sink when he was asked by Jesus to walk on the waters.

[nancyshanice]

When Jesus had finished praying it was very early in the morning. He came to the shore where the disciples had left sometime earlier. He could see the boat but it was quite far away, the wind had taken them faster across the lake than usual.

Jesus knew that He had to get to the other side of the lake and join the disciples. I'm sure He could've swum, flew, or jumped across the lake - this is Jesus we're talking about, He could've done anything He wanted. But He decided that He could teach the disciples something so He started to walk on the water towards their boat.

I'm not sure if you've ever tried walking on water, but it’s impossible. Keep in mind the water was very deep, and I bet some of the fish even noticed Jesus and stopped to watch the miracle.

So Jesus walked and walked and finally was close enough to the disciples that He could see each of them on the boat. All of a sudden one the disciples said, "What is that!" He pointed out into the water and all the disciples turned around to see what was out there.

"I think it’s a ghost, what else it could be!" A few of the disciples said terrified. They had all come to one side of the boat to see the strange thing on the lake and the boat suddenly got tipsy and some of the disciples fell back into the boat to steady it and keep it from completely tipping over.
Jesus could see and hear the confusion; he shook His head and called out, "It's alright. I am here, do not be afraid." The disciples looked at each other and felt silly they had thought that their Teacher was a ghost. Then Peter replied, "Lord if it's really you, tell me to come to you on the water."

"Come." Jesus said with His hand reaching out to him. The disciples watched as Peter carefully got out of the boat and began to walk on water towards Jesus. Peter watched Jesus at first, but then started noticing the wind and the small waves on the water and looked around with worry.

As soon as Peter started to be scared he started to sink, and he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him before he was totally covered with water.

"You have such little trust for me Peter," Jesus said. "Why did you doubt me?" Peter walked to the boat with Jesus by His side and wondered to himself why he got so afraid. He knew that Jesus could do anything, it seemed that as soon as he took his eyes off Jesus he started to think about other things and that is when he began to sink.

Jesus wanted to teach us that we should never ever doubt him we should have exceptional faith in him.

[lynkez]

Doubt and fear is what pulls us down and into temptation. We have been given not the spirit of fear but a powerful one who reinforce us in mission. Let us be bold and hear the voice of Jesus speaking to us. He wants us to believe in no other than Him. Without faith we are worthless.

[Ivyc]

Mark 4:40

And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?

All that God require from us is absolute faith and with faith everything is possible. We shouldn't fear or doubt anything for we can do all things through Christ who gives us power.

[dacox]

Jesus wanted to demonstrate the fact that, with faith you and I can equally walk on water; human beings like Peter on the other hand have little faith. It is the nature of humans that can only be overcome by putting complete trust in Jesus Christ. But come to think of it, who wouldn’t be afraid of walking on water? Especially if there is a strong wind blowing?

I think Jesus was trying to show that we humans are weak and at one point or the other we will need him to bail us out. It is at that point when Peter lost faith that he called out for Jesus and Jesus quickly helped him out.