In John 5:19 Jesus declared that He could do nothing by Himself, but only through God the Father. Jesus walked on water because of His faith in God. Likewise, Peter walked toward Jesus in faith before he stumbled. We need the living, true faith that allowed Jesus and Peter to walk on water.
The story of Jesus walking on the water is meant to show us just as Jesus defies physical laws, so does he defy moral and spiritual laws to be with us. The laws of religion have always gone something like this: I must give to God, then he will give to me.
A miraculous act performed by Jesus, according to the Gospels. They record that Jesus walked on the Sea of Galilee to rejoin his disciples, who had departed ahead of him in a ship. When he reached the ship, the winds that had been blowing stopped, and the disciples worshiped him as the true son of God.
He fulfils the role of Moses and utterly transcends it. In these six verses, two miracles are recorded that each reveals Jesus as the master over the natural realm. The first is his walking on the water to reach the disciples.
John's telling of the feeding of the five thousand (John 6:1-15) echoes many of the themes we saw in the wedding feast at Cana and the healing of the paralytic man. Again, Jesus works to sustain life in the present world, even as the sign points toward the ultimate life he alone can offer.
You need to remember when you're in the storms of life, because of your obedience to God, that God never abandons His children. His eyes are always on those who are doing His will. His eyes are always specially on those who are following Him and trying their best to do what is right.
In the Old Testament, flowing or “living” water stands for God's faithful and lasting provision for his people. From the opposite direction, from above, God's presence is announced by powerful, dramatic, life-giving storms.
Walking-on-water faith is a mindset that empowers one to believe you can do whatever you put your mind to. Walking-on-water faith acknowledges one's belief that the impossible is actually possible.
After Jesus identified Himself and told them not to be afraid, Peter, one of the disciples, replied, "Lord, if it's you, tell me to come to you on the water." Jesus said to Peter, "Come." "Then Peter got down out of the boat and walked on water toward Jesus.
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”
It is interacting with God throughout the course of a day, feeling His presence and power, and receiving His strength and guidance. Your spiritual growth is directly related to your walk with God. Walking is a step by step process, and, similarly, the Christian life is a day by day process.
The gospel story of Jesus walking on the water and Peter sinking has much to teach us about the difference between fear, little faith, and the kind of trust that endures waves and storms, trials and crisis.
Peter's walk on the water was short lived. It was short lived because he took his eyes off Jesus. Peter learned an important lesson that day that we shouldn't ignore. When we take our eyes off Jesus the storms of life will quickly overcome us.
Combining evidence of a cold snap 2,000 years ago with sophisticated mapping of the Sea of Galilee, Israeli and U.S. scientists have come up with a scientific explanation of how Jesus could have walked on water. Their answer: It was actually floating ice.
Jesus may have appeared to be walking on water when he was actually floating on a thin layer of ice, formed by a rare combination of weather and water conditions on the Sea of Galilee, according to a team of US and Israeli scientists.
Water has the power to purify, to provide deliverance, and it can also destroy evil and enemies as in the stories of the Flood (Genesis 6:17) and the flight of Israel from Egypt (Exodus 14:1-15:21).
Cultures around the world equate water with healing and energy. People travel great distances to drink or bath in water from mountains, wells and springs that are imbued with special energy. Many people believe that water has the ability to absorb prayers, cleanse unwanted energy and bestow good medicine.
The symbols of the Holy Spirit are: Dove, Fire, Oil, Wind and Water.
It means having an undivided loyalty to God - loving Him above all else. This kind of love comes from a clean heart that has been transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. When we have this kind of love for God, it will overflow into every area of our lives - including our relationships with others.
This passage shows us that even though we are sinners, Jesus continually showers his mercy on us, gives us innumerable second chances to show our love for him and never gives up on us. In fact he has a plan in his kingdom for us. In this instance Jesus is addressing Peter only, both in greeting and instruction.
Jesus Christ healed an infirm man at the pool of Bethesda. He taught about His relationship to the Father. As the Son of God, Jesus has power over death and the authority from His Father to judge mankind.
The account of Jesus walking on the water is recorded three times in the scriptures. It's significant to note that Matthew, Mark, and John, three of Jesus' disciples, are who recount the story.
The transformation of water into wine at the wedding at Cana (also called the marriage at Cana, wedding feast at Cana or marriage feast at Cana) is the first miracle attributed to Jesus in the Gospel of John.
Jesus walking on water is one of the best known miracles he preformed. In this passages in Matthew 14:22-33, he also calls Peter to come to him on the water. It's a powerful lesson in keeping our eyes (and faith) focused on Christ.