Daily Reading for Personal Growth, 40 Days with God

²⁵ And in the fourth watch [between 3:00—6:00 a.m.] of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.

²⁶ And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified and said, It is a ghost! And they screamed out with fright.

²⁷ But instantly He spoke to them, saying, Take courage! I Am! Stop being afraid!^(A)

²⁸ And Peter answered Him, Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.

²⁹ He said, Come! So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water, and he came toward Jesus.

³⁰ But when he perceived and felt the strong wind, he was frightened, and as he began to sink, he cried out, Lord, save me [from death]!

³¹ Instantly Jesus reached out His hand and caught and held him, saying to him, O you of little faith, why did you doubt?

³² And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.

³³ And those in the boat knelt and worshiped Him, saying, Truly You are the Son of God!