Each time you walk on water it will make the struggle seem insignificant. Jesus walked back to the boat with Peter. Peter didn't have preferential treatment by being taken to the shore. Very often God takes us back to the place where we started or failed, so that we can do it all over again until with do it with the right attitude. Until we are happy where we are at, he won't move us to the place we desire. Giving thanks in all circumstances, for all things, for all men are spiritual truths learnt in the storm (see1Thess.5:18, Eph.5:20, 1Tim.2:1) Jesus was interested in the spiritual growth of all twelve. They were not going to be left out. He was training Peter to care for his brothers in their hour of need. He was after Pentecost going to be their spiritual leader and needed to develop a spirit of sensitivity. He would have shared his awesome experience with them. When we fail get back to the boat and build up our faith by hearing the Word of God. There is no reward for faith, only for a life of faith. Faith must be tried before the reality of faith is actual. Jesus was going to teach Peter that to turn head faith into a personal possession, there will always be a fight. Faith is not common sense. Peter had to learn to turn his impulse into inspiration and intuition. When we fail we should learn silently and not let others pay for it. We really don't know ourselves until we have gone through a test. Many of us want the testimony and not the test. Even after a test we are left with the "moan-ies". Nothing about us surprises God. He knows what we are. Remember Jesus never took the keys he gave Peter after he had failed him. He gave him the keys knowing he will fail him. Often God hides from us the process we got to go through to fulfill his purpose. When he calls us for a ministry, there is a plan, a process, progress, pressure points, pain, and pleasure and people failure in the package. After the storm we need to go back to boat for self- assessment, self- examination, self- analysis or self- evaluation which will prepare us for the next storm. Returning to the boat can also help you to bring others through the storm. When Jesus returned to the boat it resulted in worship and adoration. A right knowledge opens the door to true worship especially the knowledge of Jesus Christ. They gave him his glory and put their faith in him once more. They magnified him and not the problem.

The disciples are first captured by Christ then they are conquered by him using storms from a lesser degree to a greater degree so that they will learn to live by faith and not by their senses. Discipleship is built solely on the supernatural grace of God. Walking on water is easy for an impulsive disciple but walking on dry land is a different ball game altogether. Peter walked on water towards Jesus but he followed him afar, on land (MATT.26:58).Faith must be tried. The real trial of faith is not that we find it difficult to trust God, but that God's character is allowed to be developed in us. Water -walkers cannot live a neutral life. The disciples though the wind was contrary never returned to the shore, they made every attempt to go forward. Water-walkers have to be broken like the alabaster jar, in the storm so that the aroma of their sweet fragrance can waft over the calm sea. The world loves a steady boat with padded chairs and stabilizers; and no feelings of seasickness with built-in storm resistant decks. Those who play it safe will never need his amazing grace. We often do not need grace of God to withstand crises.Human nature and pride is sufficient. But, it does need supernatural grace to live 24 hours a day as a saint, and, to lead an ordinary and exceptional life among the meanest people, on the meanest street, going through the drudgery as a disciple, unobserved and ignored. Those who are ready for a water walking adventure with Christ will find the everlasting arms of the eternal God underneath him (Deut.33:27). May we be like Peter who saw the possibilities when others saw problems? Water-walkers will have their faith tested, character refined and abundance given. Bride of Christ, arise, leave your boat and walk on water, face the eye of the storm in your Sea of Galilee with the Prince of Peace who will still the storm in your heart and life.