Encounter #24 : “ Be of good cheer...Fear not” Read: Mark: 6:45-56 After feeding the multitudes, Jesus told His disciples to go to Bethsaida. Jesus sent the people away and went up into a mountain to pray all night. The apostles were on the Sea of Galilee and Jesus was in the mountain watching and praying. A storm arose on the Sea and the apostles were rowing and struggling against the wind. They were distressed and tormented. They were half way across the Sea which is about 4 miles out and it was between 3AM and 6AM. After rowing for several hours the apostles see Jesus coming towards them walking on the water! It seemed as if He would pass them by. They were fearful but Jesus said “Be of good cheer. It is I. Be not afraid.” Matthew 14:22ff records Peter's reaction. He wanted to walk on the water with Jesus. Jesus told him to come. And Peter walked on the water with Jesus. However, Peter began to sink. Jesus took him by the hand and told him he had a little f...
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