Matthew 14:22-33 NLT “Immediately after this (feeding the 5,000+), Jesus insisted that
his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent
the people home. 23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to
pray. Night fell while he was there alone. 24 Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far
away from land, for a strong wind (gale) had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves.
25 About three o'clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. 26
When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they
cried out, “It's a ghost!” 27 But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don't be afraid,” he said.
"Take courage. I am here!" 28 Then Peter called to him, "Lord, if it's really you, tell me to
come to you, walking on the water." 29 “Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the
side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the strong
wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. 31
Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said.
“Why did you doubt me?” 32 When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. 33
Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!" they exclaimed.”
Where there is ONE storm,
there are always TWO STORMS…
THE FIRST STORM Gale-force WINDS
THE SECOND STORM The Storm of FAITH
“Don’t be afraid,” “Take courage. I am here!”
Joshua 1:6-9 NLT ‘This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or
discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Faith is not the absence of fear, but the courage to act
by relying on God’s presence and promises.
Takeaways From The Lake:
1. Two Storms When a storm comes, God is looking for faith.
2. Jesus is Always In The Storm Jesus is not always in the boat but Jesus is
always in the storm. “Where can I go from Your Presence?” Psalm 139
3. Jesus Rules the Storm When Jesus boarded the boat, the storm stopped.
4. Jesus is Always With You! Have FAITH His presence is always enough!
“And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow
him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your
faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with
thankfulness” (Colossians 2:6-7).