This story is one of my favorites in the Bible. To me it describes the life of any one who is getting to know Jesus and learning how to trust in him. He'll call us and give us an opportunity to trust in him just like he gave Peter when he told him to walk on water towards him. At first Peter kept his gaze on Jesus, as long as he did so he was showing that he was trusting Jesus. But then he began to doubt what was happening, after all, he was walking on water in the middle of strong winds and heavy waves. He took his eyes off of Jesus' and in that moment began to sink. He started to think too much and as a result doubted that Jesus could help him. Because he was sinking he grew scared and yelled to Jesus for help. My favorite part of this story is that when Peter calls for help Jesus is immediately at his side. Not a few moments later or shortly but immediately, instantly.
Sometimes we feel that when we cry out to Jesus for help he's not doing anything or that he's taking too long to answer our prayer. But this story assures us that Jesus is at our side the moment we ask for his help. We may not see our prayers answered as soon as we'd like but we must remember that as soon as we pray God gets to work on our miracle or on the answer to our prayer according to his will. God bless you!
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