I was reading over the story of Jesus walking on the water from John 6, when a few things rang so true and applicable to our lives today. Here's the situation: the disciples were on a small boat that was being rocked hard in a storm on the sea, and they were quite frightened. They were also frightened to see what they might have imagined to be a ghost walking toward their boat--atop the water. This was Jesus, who walked 3.5 miles on the water to save them.
The disciples were wrapped in fear and anxiety. But really, if they had thought about all the miracles they had witnessed Jesus perform, they would've found it no surprise to see him walking toward them on water. But in moments of fear we are shaken and emotions can take control over our faith.
I love what John 6:20 says took place next: "Jesus said to them, 'It is I, do not be afraid.' Then they were willing to take him onto the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading."
Why did the disciples reach the shore safely? They were willing to let Jesus in to help. Jesus is aware of every problem and obstacle we face, he knows what scares us and shakes our faith. He is ready to do whatever it takes to come to the aid of his children--even walking on water. But we can't let our pride keep us from letting Him onboard to help. I picture when Jesus got into the boat that suddenly the storm ceased and the boat turned into a speed boat and in a brief second they were on shore. The verse says "immediately the boat reached the shore." After paddling for 3.5 miles in a storm, with the help of Jesus, He took his chosen ones immediately to their destination, and he is waiting to do the same for us!
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