Walking on Water

Matthew 14 talks of the Savior walking on water. As Christ approaches his disciples from the water they were greatly "troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out in fear" Matthew 14:26)

Peter is the only apostle to ask if he can walk on the water to Jesus. What great faith and courage he had to attempt this feat. When the winds came he became fearful and began to sink, but Christ was right there to assure and comfort him. Christ caught Peter and asked him why he doubted. Peter was a great example and lesson to us that we need to reach out to Christ and have faith. When times get difficult or scary, we cannot doubt and lose faith, because Christ will reach out his hand to us and make up the difference. When Peter began to sink he cried out saying "Lord, save me" (verse 30). "Immediately" Christ stretched forth his hand. There was no delay. Christ was there to save him.

"And if your eye be single to my glory, your whole bodies shall be filled with light, and there shall be no darkness in you; and that body which is filled with light comprehendeth all things"(D&C 88:67)

When we align our desires and will with the will of the Lord we are following Christ and we will be filled with his light. Christ knows all things and knows how to accomplish all things, so if we are aligning with him then we will also be capable of accomplishing all things. The key is that our sights have to be completely and utterly aligned with the vision of the Savior. We must have complete faith. When we exercise faith it builds character. Consistent strong moral character helps us to make better choices and exercise more faith in times of struggle and trial. Faith is the key to overcoming the difficult storms of life that inevitably do come.