Matthew 14:28-32 ESV
“And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”  He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus.  But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” 

Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”  And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.”

We have no idea what prompted Peter to ask such a question, but his faith in Jesus was remarkable. Peter walked on the water but feared the wind. That is human nature, often achieving great things through God and then doubt shows up. That same thing happened to Elijah after the victory at Mount Carmel. (1 Kings 18)

Peter here shows us the weakness of little faith. Little faith is often found in places where we might expect great faith. Little faith is too much affected by its surroundings. Little faith is too quick to exaggerate the peril. But , as is always true, Jesus is there when our faith gets a little thin.

Jesus took Peter by the hand and lifted him out of the water, that is a picture we need to remember when we are sinking in despair. Jesus asked a great question, why did you doubt? Peter had seen a lot of miracles at the hand of Jesus. This one he was a part of and he was on the right path for success but then fell short.

When God is moving, and you see him moving, that’s the time to rest on God and your faith, and let God prove who He is.

Prayer:
Lord, I know there’s probably been a million times that you have created a miracle, and I question you in the middle of that miracle. I’m sorry for my lack of faith.