Bread on the Hillside
“Come,” said Jesus. Matthew 14:29 · Berean Standard Bible
Jesus says one word: 'Come.' And Peter gets out of the boat and actually walks on water toward Jesus. For a moment, the impossible becomes real.
When Jesus calls you to something that seems impossible, His invitation carries the power to make it happen. You just have to step out of the boat.
Jesus gives the command, and Peter obeys with stunning faith.
This is one of the most extraordinary moments in Scripture. An ordinary fisherman walks on water because he trusted the word of Jesus.
Jesus' single-word command elthe ('come') is sufficient to enable Peter's supernatural walk on water. Peter's peripatēsen epi ta hudata ('walked on the water') momentarily places him in a uniquely shared experience with Jesus.
The command-and-obedience pattern echoes creation theology: God speaks, and reality conforms. Peter's walking on water, however briefly, demonstrates that faith in Christ's word can transcend natural law.
Jesus speaks the invitation, and the narrator describes Peter's extraordinary response.
For a breathtaking moment, Peter does the impossible. He walks on water toward Jesus. The word of Christ makes the impossible possible.
27But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
28“Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”
29“Come,” said Jesus.
30But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
31Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?”
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