At this point in Jesus’ ministry, He goes away to spend time alone while the disciples hop back into the boat and head eastward along the Sea of Galilee. As they do, the boat is buffeted by waves and they strain at the oars. Yet, in all three gospel accounts of this time in Jesus’ ministry, the disciples are not afraid of the waves and the water. No! It is when Jesus meets them out on the water, walking on the water, that they become terrified. We see the reason for this miracle in Mark 6:52, where after Jesus had done the miracle of the breaking of the five loaves and two fishes, feeding the thousands, the disciples did not understand this miracle and their hearts were hardened. So, Jesus, by this singular act, makes them question all over again, who this Jesus really is. Yes, the crowds wanted to make Him their King, and they believed that He was the Prophet, but they, like the disciples, were still looking to the miracles which are a sign. A sign pointing to Jesus. Because they had missed this, Jesus, walks on the water, and they not knowing whether this is a ghost or what type of Man this is, they question everything all over again because Jesus needs them to know who He is and not be confounded by miracles but that they may place their faith in Him. To emphasise this point, another miracle occurs as Peter walks out onto the water to meet Jesus. While his eyes are fixed directly upon the Lord, it goes well for him and he walks on water miraculously. Yet the moment he takes His eyes off Jesus, he begins to sink and Jesus chastens him for his lack of faith. Again, as Christians, we must keep our eyes fixed upon Jesus, not looking to Him for signs and wonders, though these things are good, but that we would trust Him, who is the Giver of eternal life.