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That evening Jesus’ disciples went down to the shore to wait for him. But as darkness fell and Jesus still hadn’t come back, they got into the boat and headed across the lake toward Capernaum. Soon a gale swept down upon them, and the sea grew very rough. They had rowed three or four miles when suddenly they saw Jesus walking on the water toward the boat. They were terrified, but he called out to them, “Don’t be afraid. I am here!” Then they were eager to let him in the boat, and immediately they arrived at their destination!—John 6:16-21
What stands out to me most about this passage is not that Jesus walked on the waves, or that he calmed the storm, or that the disciples were afraid, or any of the usual lessons that are drawn from this scripture. What I see most clearly here is that the disciples got tired of waiting on Jesus and set off without him. Not surprisingly, they ran into some turbulence.
Isn’t this what happens to all of us? We get tired of waiting for God and set out on our own. What happens? The water gets rough, and we find ourselves in the dark struggling to stay afloat.
The LORD is good to those who wait for Him,
To the person who seeks Him.—Lamentations 3:25
Wait for the LORD;
Be strong and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for the LORD.—Psalm 27:14
Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him.
—Psalm 37:7
Though youths grow weary and tired,
And vigorous young men stumble badly,
Yet those who wait for the LORD
Will gain new strength;
They will mount up with wings like eagles,
They will run and not get tired,
They will walk and not become weary.—Isaiah 40:30-31
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