I. The Setting - John 6:15-17

A. Jesus had just previously fed 5,000 men with a boys lunch - John 6:1-14

B. Jesus sent the disciples away - Matthew 14:22, Mark 6:45

II. The Storm - John 6:18-19

A. The disciples rowed for 6-7 hours, they were rowing against the wind and the storm - Matthew 14:24-26

B. Jesus walks on the water - v. 19

C. So does Peter - Matthew 14:28-31

III. The Settling - John 6:20-21

A. Jesus calms their fears - v. 20

B. The wind ceased and they were at their destination - v. 21, Matthew 14:32, Mark 6:51

IV. The Lessons -

A. Jesus was watching - Mark 6:47-48
1. The immanence of God - Psalm 139:7-12
2. God sees our struggles - Matthew 10:29-31

B. Jesus helps - John 16:7, Psalm 46:1-3

C. Jesus brought them home - Psalm 37:5, 2 Timothy 1:12

My Next Step Today Is –
* To believe God is watching and working even when we do not feet it.