John 6:16-21
Matthew 14:24, “The boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them.”
Mark 6:48, “They were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them.”
1. When in the storm trust in Jesus’ direction v.16-17
Matthew 14:22, “Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.”
Mark 6:45, “Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd.”
2. When in the storm trust in Jesus’ intercession v.15
Matthew 14:23, “And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray.”
Romans 8:34, “Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.”
3. When in the storm trust in Jesus’ timing v.19
Matthew 14:25, “And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea.
Mark 6:47, “And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea.”
4. When in the storm trust in Jesus’ nature v.19-20
Matthew 14:28-30, “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!”
5. When in the storm trust in Jesus’ fulfillment v.21