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Jesus Walks on Water — And So Did Peter: A Lesson in Faith
After the twelve disciples chose to follow Jesus, they committed their lives to walking with Him, literally and spiritually. They traveled wherever He went, preaching the gospel, healing the sick, and casting out demons. Their survival came through the generosity of others: some families, including the disciples’ mothers, followed and supported them with food and provisions. Others gave donations. Judas Iscariot, ironically, was the treasurer.
Jesus didn’t stay in one place. The Pharisees and Sadducees constantly opposed Him, so He moved throughout Israel, preaching in towns, villages, and homes. Sometimes He sent His disciples out two by two, instructing them:
“If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet.”
One evening, after a long day of ministry, Jesus told His disciples to get into a boat and go ahead of Him to the other side of the lake. He dismissed the crowd and went up a mountainside alone to pray. As night fell, the boat was far from shore, tossed by waves and battered by wind.
Then, just before dawn, Jesus came to them, walking on the water.
The disciples were terrified.
“It’s a ghost!”
They cried.
But Jesus called out,
“Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”
Peter, bold and impulsive, replied:
“Lord, if it’s You, tell me to come to You on the water.”
Jesus said,
“Come.”
Peter stepped out of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind and waves, fear overtook him. He began to sink and cried out: “Lord, save me!”
Immediately, Jesus reached out His hand and caught him.
“You of little faith,”
He said,
“Why did you doubt?”
When they climbed back into the boat, the wind calmed. The disciples worshiped Him, saying:
“Truly You are the Son of God.”
💡 Faith Like Peter — But Stronger
We often behave like Peter. We say, “Yes, Lord, I’m ready to serve!” But when trials come—sickness, financial loss, broken relationships—we falter. We sink.
Peter’s story reminds us of two things:
1. Presumptive faith is dangerous. Just because we know God is with us doesn’t mean we should leap into trouble without His command. Peter asked first, and Jesus said, “Come.” But even then, Peter doubted.
2. Redemptive faith is powerful. Peter cried out, “Lord, save me!” And Jesus did—immediately.
Can we do the same? Can we call on Jesus the moment we fall?
Some people lose faith when life gets hard. When money runs out, when jobs are lost, when illness strikes—faith can waver. But Jesus is always ready to save. He doesn’t wait. He doesn’t hesitate. He reaches out His hand the moment we cry out.
🙌 A Call to Trust
Let us not repeat the mistake of false confidence. Let us not pretend we can walk on water without God’s word. Instead, let us walk in obedience, step out in faith when He calls, and cry out to Him when we fall.
Jesus is near. He sees you. He hears you. And He is ready to save.
Will you trust Him today? Will you call on Him—not just when you’re sinking, but even before the storm begins?
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When Jesus walked the earth, He tirelessly traveled from town to town, preaching the gospel and revealing the love of God to all people. With His twelve disciples by His side, He journeyed across Israel and even into nearby regions like Lebanon and parts of Syria—on foot, with purpose and compassion.
One day, Jesus chose to pass through Samaria, a region often avoided by Jews. Samaritans were considered outsiders, descendants of Israelites who had intermarried with non-Jews. Because of this, they were viewed as impure and lived separately from the rest of Jewish society.
As the Gospel of John tells us, Jesus arrived in a Samaritan town called Sychar, near the land Jacob had given to his son Joseph. There, beside Jacob’s well, Jesus, tired from the journey, sat down to rest. It was noon, the hottest part of the day.
A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus spoke first:
“Will you give me a drink?”
His disciples had gone into town to buy food, leaving Jesus alone. The woman was surprised.
“You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?”
She knew that Jews did not associate with Samaritans.
But Jesus replied with a deeper truth:
“If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.”
Confused, she said,
“Sir, you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where can you get this living water? Are you greater than our ancestor Jacob?”
Jesus answered,
“Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give will never thirst. It will become a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
The woman’s heart stirred.
“Sir, give me this water so I won’t get thirsty and have to keep coming here.”
Jesus then gently revealed her truth:
“Go, call your husband and come back.”
She replied,
“I have no husband.”
Jesus said,
“You are right. You’ve had five husbands, and the man you now live with is not your husband.”
Stunned, she said,
“Sir, I can see you are a prophet. Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews say we must worship in Jerusalem.”
Jesus responded with a powerful revelation:
“Believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. True worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and His worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.”
The woman said,
“I know that Messiah is coming. When He comes, He will explain everything.”
Jesus looked at her and declared,
“I, the one speaking to you—I am He.”
At that moment, the disciples returned and were surprised to find Jesus speaking with a woman, but no one questioned Him.
The woman, overwhelmed, left her water jar and ran back to town, shouting: “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?”
The townspeople came to see Jesus. Meanwhile, the disciples urged Him to eat, but Jesus said, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.”
Confused, they asked if someone had brought Him food. But Jesus explained,
“My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work. Look at the fields—they are ripe for harvest. One sows and another reaps. I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits.”
Many Samaritans believed because of the woman’s testimony. They asked Jesus to stay, and He remained with them for two days. Because of His words, many more believed.
They said to the woman,
“We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.”
This story reminds us that Jesus meets us where we are—no matter our past, our background, or our brokenness. He offers living water, eternal life, and a relationship that transforms. Like the woman at the well, may we be bold to share our encounter with Christ so others may believe and know Him as Savior.
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Throughout Scripture, we see a powerful pattern: God often calls the youth to carry His message and fulfill His divine purpose. One striking example is the prophet Jeremiah. Before Jeremiah was even born, God declared,
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I set you apart” (Jeremiah 1:5).
When Jeremiah responded, “But I am only a boy, Lord,”
God reassured him:
“Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you.”
Then the Lord touched Jeremiah’s mouth and said,
“I have put My words in your mouth. Go where I send you and speak what I command.”
Just as God called Jeremiah, He continues to call young people today—including me. As a youth chosen to be His messenger, I write these words without fear. God calls young hearts to rise, speak truth, and serve boldly.
Even Jesus chose young men to be His disciples. All twelve were youthful, including John, the author of Revelation, who was likely in his late teens. John and his brother James were fishermen helping their father when Jesus called them to follow Him. They left their nets behind, and their mother followed them closely, even asking Jesus,
“Can my sons sit at Your right and left hand in Your kingdom?”
Jesus responded gently, “Can they drink the cup I will drink?”—referring to the trials and persecution that come with serving God. Though John and James answered, “Yes, Lord, we can,” they didn’t fully grasp the depth of that commitment. Yet Jesus, knowing their future, affirmed their calling. James would later become the first disciple martyred, executed by King Herod. He remained faithful to the end.
Jesus also clarified to their mother, “It is not for Me to grant who sits at My right or left. That is for the Father to decide.” This humbled the family and taught a deeper truth. When the other disciples heard of the request, they were upset. But Jesus taught them,
“Whoever wants to be great must become a servant. The least among you will be the greatest.”
So if you are young and feel God’s call—embrace it. God has a unique mission for each of us. Spiritual growth takes time, discipline, and surrender. It’s like a potter shaping clay: the refining process is essential to create something beautiful. In the same way, God molds young lives through trials and perseverance.
For all the youth, be ready. Be strong. As God promises,
“They will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint.”
To be called by God is a sacred commission. He sees you. He chose you. So don’t be distracted by evil or deceived by the enemy. Stand firm in your calling.
