SP Chua Seng Lee exhorts the church to practice what is useful, and one important anchor in our lives is to spend time daily with God and His Word. When have we faced extreme exhaustion? How often do we feel tired? Perhaps we have tried to do what is right, yet still find ourselves in a storm, unable to see the way forward.
The Gospel of John reminds us that miracles are signs—they point to something or someone. Jesus walking on water happens right after the feeding of the 5000, a miracle recorded in all four Gospels. This miracle is not meant to be separated from the feeding of the 5000 and is recorded in three Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and John).
Though it is the same event, each Gospel offers a different perspective. Mark focuses on the disciples’ hardened hearts and ends with amazement. Matthew highlights Peter walking on water and ends with worship: “Truly You are the Son of God.” John assumes familiarity and focuses on the boat immediately reaching the shore when Jesus enters.
Each Gospel brings a unique emphasis, and together they give a fuller picture.