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day 2 2 | MATTH EW 14:13-36
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As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone. But the crowds heard
where he was headed and followed on foot from many towns. 14Jesus saw the huge crowd as he
stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
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That evening the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting
late. Send the crowds away so they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves.”
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But Jesus said, “That isn’t necessary—you feed them.”
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“But we have only five loaves of bread and two fish!” they answered.
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“Bring them here,” he said. 19Then he told the people to sit down on the grass. Jesus took the five
loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. Then, breaking the loaves into
pieces, he gave the bread to the disciples, who distributed it to the people. 20They all ate as much as
they wanted, and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers. 21About 5,000 men
were fed that day, in addition to all the women and children!
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Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the
other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. 23After sending them home, he went up into the
hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone.
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Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and
they were fighting heavy waves. 25About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. 26When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear,
they cried out, “It’s a ghost!”
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But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!”
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Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.”
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“Yes, come,” Jesus said.
So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 30But when he saw
the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.
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Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did
you doubt me?”
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When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. 33Then the disciples worshiped him.
“You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed.
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After they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret. 35When the people recognized Jesus,
the news of his arrival spread quickly throughout the whole area, and soon people were bringing all
their sick to be healed. 36They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all
who touched him were healed.
E NCOU R AG E M E N T
Sometimes we start strong—like Peter bravely climbing out of the boat. A few hours
before, he had witnessed Jesus supernaturally feeding thousands of people. Then Peter
saw Jesus miraculously walking on water. Now he absolutely believed Jesus could give
him the ability too. but suddenly he stopped looking at Jesus and started looking at
the wind and the waves. And his doubts and fears began to sink him.
