Jesus walks on water: Matthew 14: 25-33
Truly, you are the Son of God!
The story of Jesus walking on water brings us to several magnificent ideas about the Lordship of Jesus and the spectacle of Peter. Peter wants proof Jesus is not a ghost; he wants a miracle. The one who fails the miracle is Peter. Jesus offers the proof for them all, but Peter misses it. Peter first walks on the water but becomes afraid as he looks to the danger and not to Jesus.
"Why did you doubt me?" Jesus asks. My interpretation is "Why did you waiver?" Why did you take your eyes off of me? Get distracted? Question my power?
Those in the boat, though, did not miss what was happening. They beheld the whole scene in its entirety. They were rapt! As a result, they worshipped at the feet of Jesus. They now recognized the status of Jesus as the Son of God.
"You really are the Son of God!"
Can distant observers see better than those enmeshed in a situation? Would they be the better judge of conclusions? As I interact with my Lord, maybe it would be best to get other's opinions and conclusions before I form my own. I am like Peter, too prone to panic. I too easily get distracted.
Maybe I do need to listen to trusted, other voices so I can see what they see.
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