Doubting and Sinking

28“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”

29“Come,” he said.

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.30But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

31Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”

32And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” (Matthew 14:28-33)

Thoughts; Some have called Peter a coward for not believing and sinking.  Others call him courageous for at least he got out of the boat (the other disciples didn't even ask).  Truth is, Peter is a mixture of great boldness and great fear.  Most of us can relate.  Peter's doubt caused him to sink.  We should not elevate doubt to some spiritual status- it is what causes us to sink.  Jesus rebuked Peter for his lack of faith.  The ones in the boat worshiped Christ- their faith increased because he had walked on the water, rescued Peter, and caused the wind and waves to die down.  We too should worship Him and have our faith increase.