The scene on the Sea of Galilee reframes faith itself. Jesus sends the Twelve into headwinds while He goes to pray, then walks on the water—intending to pass them by. That detail matters. It reveals a Lord who refuses to reduce discipleship to a stop at our boat. The aim is not merely rescue at a destination but relationship in motion. From Eden’s garden to Enoch, from Noah to Abraham, from the wilderness to Micah’s call to “walk humbly,” Scripture paints a single storyline: God wants to walk with His people. Presence before performance. Companionship over mere compliance. Movement with Him, not perfection for Him.