Matthew 14:28–31 | John 21:7–8 Peter walked on water exactly once. The reason why might be the key to staying in the center of God's will. Peter walked on water once. When Jesus appeared on the shore in John 21, Peter jumped in an swam. I don’t know about you, but I've always found that interesting. This might sound crazy, but why didn't Peter walk on the water to see Jesus? He'd done it before. But read Matthew 14 again carefully. Jesus didn't simply appear and Peter didn’t

Peter demonstrated his love for Jesus by leaving the comfort of the boat.

He had every reason to stay. He had one reason to go.

When the storm rages in Matthew 8 and the nets come up empty in John 21, Jesus is present in both. This reflection invites you to trust His voice more than your own effort when the waves are loud and the nets are light.