Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-51; John 6:16-21

As evening approached, JESUS made his disciples go down to the Sea of Galilee to get into the boat, while he sent the people away. They were going ahead of him to the other side, first to Bethsaida, and later on to Capernaum. After JESUS had sent the multitude away, he went up onto a mountain to be alone and pray. When evening had come, he was there alone, and the boat was in the middle of the sea. When it became dark, JESUS had not yet come to them, and the boat was being tossed around; the waves were beating against the boat as a great wind blew. About three o'clock in the morning, JESUS came to them, walking on the sea. He saw the difficulty they were having rowing, for the wind was against them, and he was about to pass them by when they saw him drawing near the boat, walking on the water. They were alarmed, and cried out in fear, "It's a ghost!" But immediately he spoke to them and said, "Take heart; it is me; do not be afraid." Peter answered him and said, "LORD, if it is really you, command me to come to you on the water." And JESUS said, "Come!" Peter got down out of the boat, and walked on the water toward JESUS. But Peter saw how the wind was blowing, and was afraid. As he began to sink, he cried out to the LORD, "Save me!" Immediately JESUS stretched forth his hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" Those in the boat were glad to receive them, and as soon as they had climbed into the boat, the wind stopped, and they were astonished. They worshipped him, and said, "Truly, you really are the SON of GOD!" And immediately the boat came to the shore where they were heading.