The first week of the "Beneath the Surface" series addresses "Fear vs. Faith". The story of Jesus walking on water in Matthew 14:22–33 shows how fear and faith act like competing lenses that shape how we interpret our circumstances. Just as glasses clarify physical vision, faith allows us to see God’s character and power clearly, while fear distorts reality by convincing us we are abandoned, forgotten, or beyond rescue. The disciples’ terror causes them to misinterpret Jesus as a threat, but when Jesus speaks, Peter steps out in faith and experiences God’s power—until fear again shifts his focus and he begins to sink. But Jesus was never absent: He had sent the disciples away for their protection, was praying for them through the storm, and revealed His divine authority by walking on the water, showing He is Lord over chaos and creation. In the same way, we are called to keep “putting on” the glasses of faith by meeting with Jesus, trusting His unseen work, and stepping out of the boat toward Him, knowing that even when we stumble, He will always reach out and catch us.
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