The disciples were fighting strong headwinds in their boat. And Jesus comes to them walking on the water. This event marks a turning point in Matthew's Gospel. Prior to this the disciples respected Jesus as a Rabbi. They respected Him, but they had not bowed down and worshipped Him. After all, only the Lord God is to be worshiped. But after this event, and with Jesus' words to them, they worshiped Him, saying, 'Truly you are the Son of God.' This is the main takeaway from the reading. But with that said, I want us to approach this event from an intriguing angle. I want to ask the question, why did Peter want Jesus to command him to come to Him on the water? Why did Peter want to walk on the water? Have you ever imagined being able to walk on water?
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Grace Notes 2026-08In this month's devotional, Pastor Tim reflects on Psalm 136:1–9 and Philippians 4:6–7 to remind us that every good gift flows directly from God's grace, made possible through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Even when facing seasons of hardship, we are called to maintain a heart of thanksgiving—learning the vital difference between placing blame through complaints and bringing our honest struggles to God through faithful lament. When we pour out our hearts in prayer with gratitude, we open ourselves to the peace of God that surpasses all understanding.
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I’m always captivated by the appearance of the Risen Christ to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus on that very first Easter. It is recorded in the 24th chapter of Luke’s Gospel. And if you will recall, Jesus joined the two on their seven-mile walk, but the disciples were kept from recognizing that it was Jesus.