Right after the feeding of the five thousand, the disciples encountered an unexpected trial. Matthew 14:24 says, “But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.”

The disciples saw Jesus walking on the water and they cried out in fear. When Peter heard Jesus’ voice, he said in verse 28, “…Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” Jesus bid him. Peter got out of the boat and started walking on the water!

As long as he kept his eyes on Jesus all was well. The second he looked at his tempestuous circumstances, he began to sink. Jesus’ words in verse 31 are fitting for us in our trials when we begin to sink emotionally. “…O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” James 1:8 warns against being double-minded ~ vacillating between faith and doubt.