Walking on the Waves: Mark 6:45-52

Jesus made them get in the boat. The word Mark uses suggests urgency, even force—he compelled them to leave while he dismissed the crowds. Then he climbed the hillside alone to pray.

Night fell. The boat reached the middle of the lake, and the wind turned against them. The disciples strained at the oars, rowing hard, making almost no progress. The fourth watch of the night came—between 3 and 6 AM—and still they fought the wind, muscles burning, voices hoarse.

Jesus saw them from the mountain. Across the miles, across the darkness, he saw them straining.

And he came to them, walking on the lake.