Chaos and Death. Waves and Fear. That is where we find the disciples in today’s Gospel. Jesus has sent them ahead in a boat and they are engulfed by a storm. These disciples, some of whom are fishermen and accustomed to the unpredictability of the sea are frightened. It must have been quite a storm. In the midst of the chaos, in the midst of their fear they spy Jesus, who, Matthew tells us, is coming to them – walking on the water. You would think they would be comforted but instead we get deeper fear – even terror – “It is a ghost” they think. And they cry out. Jesus speaks – “Take courage, it is I; Do not be afraid.”
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