“It is I; be not afraid.” (John 6:20)

After the miracle of the multiplication of bread, Jesus went off alone to the mountain to pray while the disciples went by boat to the shore. As it was getting dark the boat stayed in the middle of the sea due to a storm. The disciples saw Jesus walking towards them upon the water, which they initially thought was a ghost, so Jesus said, “It is I, do not be afraid!”

In the Gospel of Matthew, a supplementary response from Peter was added. “Lord, if this is you, make me walk over to you!”

Jesus said: “Come!”

Peter began walking on the water towards Jesus.

Finally, Peter could not stop himself from panicking and started to sink. He shouted: “Lord, save me!”

Jesus immediately pulled his hand and said to him, "Why are you terrified, O you of little faith?"

Peter's fear was not because of his lack of confidence in Jesus, he actually could not fight against the storm under his feet. Matthew used the word "immediately" to describe Jesus holding Peter's hand; it means that God will instantly be there to help those who are weak.

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”

Lord Jesus, we trust in You!