Matthew 14:29 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus said, 'Come on.' So Peter climbed out of the boat and actually walked on water, heading straight toward Jesus.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When Jesus calls you to do the impossible, he's already making a way for it to happen.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse is part of the account of Jesus walking on water during a storm on the Sea of Galilee, which took place during His earthly ministry. This event follows the miracle of feeding the five thousand, where Jesus demonstrated His power over nature and provision. Peter, one of Jesus' disciples, responded to Jesus' call by stepping out of the boat in an act of faith amid the turbulent waves.

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