"A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. When they had rowed three or three and a half miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were terrified. But he said to them, "It is I; don't be afraid." Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading." (John 6: 18-21, NIV)
"Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream. . ." I don't believe the disciples were singing this song! The waters are rough. They have rowed over three miles. They must have been tired. When they see Jesus, they were afraid. Did they think they were seeing a ghost? Is that what frightened them?
They were "willing" to let Jesus into the boat---how could they have stopped Him? It was Jesus. They had seen Him heal the sick and feed the thousands. If we were to see someone walking on water, would we be frightened or would we be super excited? And, then immediately the boat reached the shore. Now, instead of a row boat, they have a speed boat. Talk about an exciting ride!
We may trudge along, facing the storms and "rough waters" of life. We may become weary in rowing against the current, waves tossing us all about. But, then we look up and see Jesus walking on the waters. We decide to "allow Him" into our boat. In the midst of our storm, Jesus reminds us of who He is and for us not to be afraid. Jesus takes the wheel and thrusts it into high gear---taking us to our destiny sooner than expected.
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