Matthew 14:26
“And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.”

What does Matthew 14:26 mean?
Matthew 14:26 in the King James Version reads, "And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear." This verse is a part of the larger story of Jesus walking on water, which is a powerful and significant…
Read full commentaryDevotionalFear or Faith: Recognizing Christ in the Storms of Life
In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 14, verse 26, we find a poignant moment of crisis for the disciples as they witnessed an extraordinary event: "And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear." This…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Courage in the Midst of Fear
Heavenly Father, We come before You today with grateful hearts, acknowledging Your sovereignty and the infinite power that resides in Your presence. As we reflect upon the words of Matthew 14:26, where we see the disciples in a moment of confusion and fear, we realize how often…
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