The gospel is clear about our trusting in the Lord. After Jesus had split the five loaves of bread and the two fishes, and after the 5000 before him had eaten and were full, and twelve baskets full yet remained, he constrained his disciples into a ship, and instructed them to go before him unto the other side while he sent the multitudes away. After he had done this, he went up into a mountain apart from them to pray. And after the evening was come, he was there alone. But the ship the disciples were in was now in the midst of the Sea of Galilee, tossed with waves, for the wind was contrary. And Jesus went unto them, walking in the sea, and when the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were troubled, saying, “It is a spirit,” and they cried out for fear. But straightaway Jesus spake unto them saying, “Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, “Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.” And he said, “Come.” And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, “Lord, save me!” And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, “O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?” And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. Then they that were in the ship came and worshiped him, saying, “Of a truth thou art the Son of God."
The storms that come up in our lives, it is easy to lose confidence, hope, and value in our life. Within these struggles, it might seem impossible to understand how Jesus can save us through the messes we get ourselves into, and how he can stretch out his hand to save us as he did Peter. If we remain unafraid, and faithful to Jesus, his saving grace will overcome our struggles, and our love and desire to serve him will strengthen.