Synergy of Matthew 14:22-33/Mark 6:45-52/John 6:15-21
And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship,
and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida,
while he sent away the people.
And when he had sent them away,
he departed into a mountain to pray.
And when even was come,
the ship was in the midst of the sea,
and he alone on the land.
But the ship was now in the midst of the sea,
tossed with waves:
for the wind was contrary.
And he saw them toiling in rowing;
So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs,
and about the fourth watch of the night
he cometh unto them,
walking upon the sea,
and would have passed by them.
And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea,
they were troubled, saying,
It is a spirit;
and they cried out for fear.
For they all saw him,
and were troubled.
And immediately he talked with them,
and saith unto them,
Be of good cheer:
it is I;
be not afraid.
And Peter answered him and said,
Lord, if it be thou,
bid me come unto thee on the water.
And he said,
Come.
And when Peter was come down out of the ship,
he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid;
and beginning to sink, he cried, saying,
Lord, save me.
And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand,
and caught him, and said unto him,
O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.
Then they willingly received him into the ship:
Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him,
saying,
Of a truth thou art the Son of God.
and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.
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Zephaniah Adds - The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, Zephaniah 3:17
"When trouble comes upon us, how often we are like Peter! We look upon the waves, instead of
keeping our eyes fixed upon the Savior. Our footsteps slide, and the proud waters go over our souls. Jesus did not bid Peter come to Him that he should perish; He does not call us to follow Him, and then forsake us. "Fear not," He says;Jesus read the character of His disciples. He knew how sorely their faith was to be tried. In this incident on the sea He desired to reveal to Peter his own weakness,--to show that his safety was in constant dependence upon divine power. Amid the storms of temptation he could walk safely only as in utter self-distrust he should rely upon the Savior. It was on the point where he thought himself strong that Peter was weak;" Desire of Ages p.382 E.G.W.
