The account of Jesus walking on water is found in Matthew 14:22–33, Mark 6:45–52, and John 6:15–21. It demonstrates His divine authority over nature and calls believers to faith in His power.
After feeding the five thousand, Jesus sent His disciples ahead by boat across the Sea of Galilee while He went up on a mountain to pray alone. During the night, the disciples were caught in a storm, struggling against the wind and waves in the middle of the sea (Matthew 14:24; Mark 6:48).
In the fourth watch of the night (between 3 and 6 AM), Jesus came to them, walking on the sea. The disciples were terrified, thinking they saw a spirit, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid” (Matthew 14:27).
Peter responded, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” Jesus said, “Come.” Peter stepped out of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind and was afraid, he began to sink and cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately stretched out His hand and caught him, saying, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” (Matthew 14:28–31).
When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. Those in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God” (Matthew 14:33). Mark adds that their hearts were hardened and they had not understood about the loaves, indicating they still struggled to grasp the full identity of Jesus (Mark 6:52).
This miracle shows that Jesus is Lord over creation and that faith in Him empowers believers to do the impossible, but fear and doubt hinder that faith. It teaches that Jesus is present in the storm, ready to save, and worthy of worship.