Shared Small Group Experience

And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” (Matthew 14:28-33 ESV) The Twelve had experienced miracle after miracle with Jesus, but this day was most memorable in their intensity and succession. But even more than that, these miracles - Jesus walking on the water, having Peter do so, and then calming the sea without a word, had a n amazing impact on them. Jesus did great things in the crowds, like feeding the 5000, and healing all brought to Him, but this cluster of words and actions are the ones that bring the disciples to their knees in worship, realizing Who He really is. May we not be content sitting back at a distance in observing what Christ is trying to teach us. May we be up close and personal with Him and with His other disciples in learning and experiencing all He has for us.