Walking on Water

'As soon as the meal was finished, he insisted that the disciples get in the boat and go on ahead to the other side while he dismissed the people. With the crowd dispersed, he climbed the mountain so he could be by himself and pray. He stayed there alone, late into the night.

Meanwhile, the boat was far out to sea when the wind came up against them and they were battered by the waves. At about four o’clock in the morning, Jesus came toward them walking on the water. They were scared out of their wits. “A ghost!” they said, crying out in terror.

But Jesus was quick to comfort them. “Courage, it’s me. Don’t be afraid.”

Matthew 14:22-27

The story of Jesus walking on water have been retold over and over again, but what is often overlooked is the part before that event.

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Yes, Jesus left everyone to be by himself to be alone and yes, to pray. And He prayed all night. The result? Yes, the impossible. He walked on water. And now we know the secret, how.