The Gospel for today from Matthew 14:22-33 is the famous story of Jesus walking on water. During His earthly ministry, our Lord performed many miraculous deeds. He transformed water into wine, multiplied loaves and fish, rebuked storms, healed many sick, cast out evil spirits and restored the dead to life. Yet, in the popular mind, walking on water may seem even more impressive. Certainly, Peter and the other disciples respond in great awe.
In fact, however, Christ's
walking on water expresses a truth found throughout His life, teachings
and deeds. This impressive expression of divine power proclaims the same
truth about His identity that we see all through the New Testament. The
truth about Jesus is that He is God incarnate and that even in human
form, He has power over all natural and spiritual forces. Through His power, He also conquers sin, death and the devil and offers fallen human beings new life
in this world and in the world to come.
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