Daily Reading for Personal Growth, 40 Days with God

²⁵ During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. ²⁶ But when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a spirit.” And they cried out in fear.

²⁷ But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer. It is I. Do not be afraid.”

²⁸ Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, bid me come to You on the water.”

²⁹ He said, “Come.”

And when Peter got out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. ³⁰ But when he saw the strong wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!”

³¹ Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”

³² And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. ³³ Then those who were in the boat came and worshipped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God.”