The Sunday of Job (G)

Matthew 14:22-33
22 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”
28 And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Mt 14:22-33). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society.

Jesus goes and prays by himself. He lets the boat get out upon the waters. Yet, why not just walk out to the boat? Jesus walks on the rough waters in the early morning. He appears like a ghost to the disciples. They an not comprehend a man walking on Water.

St Peter being the wise or most adventurous in the group, asks to walk out to Jesus. Jesus wanting to assure the disciples of his power over creation and affirm the faith of St Peter. Yet, St Peter walks out on the water and finds something greater than God to fear.

Fear not. Doubt Not. You of little faith, how can you fear that which God has created. Jesus reaches down and pulls the sinking Peter from his watery grave. Once upon the Boat the waves and turmoil stops. All is Calm when Jesus is in the Boat.

Fear God alone. He is the one who gives the waves their limits. He is the one who while we are drowning lifts us up to new life. Jesus is always in control.