Sunday, August 09, 2020

Could Jesus Walk on Water?

This Sunday's reading from Matthew 14:22-33 relates the story of Jesus walking on the water, a miracle that many people find hard to believe, 
Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he came walking towards them on the lake. But when the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified, saying, ‘It is a ghost!’ And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, ‘Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.’
 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, started walking on the water, and came towards Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’ Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, ‘You of little faith, why did you doubt?’ When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, ‘Truly you are the Son of God.’
 In order to believe that Jesus walked on the water, one must first believe in God. Not only that, but a God who can step into our world and do some pretty amazing things.

Doubters say, "Science can prove that a man cannot walk on water."

Believers answer, "God can."

Doubters must then counter with either, "Not my God" or "There is no God."

I get the sinking feeling that more and more people fall in the "Doubter" category.




1 comment:

  1. "I get the sinking feeling that more and more people fall in the "Doubter" category."Punny

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