Daily Reading for Personal Growth, 40 Days with God

²⁵ During the fourth watch^[a] of the night, Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. ²⁶ When the disciples saw him walking on the water they were terrified, and they cried out in their fright, “It is a ghost!” ²⁷ But Jesus immediately spoke to them, saying, “Have courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

²⁸ Peter answered, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you across the water.” ²⁹ He said, “Come!” Then Peter got out of the boat and started walking on the water toward Jesus. ³⁰ But when he realized the force of the wind, he became frightened. As he began to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” ³¹ Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught hold of him, saying, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” ³² After they got into the boat, the wind died down. ³³ Those in the boat fell to their knees in worship, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”^[b]