Brian Smith continues the series on the life of Peter from Matthew 14. He emphasizes Peter’s relatability as an ordinary person who, despite his flaws, was willing to follow Jesus even at a high cost. Brian draws a parallel between physical hurricanes and the "personal storms" of life—such as illness, job loss, or broken relationships—noting that these trials are sometimes assignments from God or consequences of our own choices. Using the imagery of Job’s longing for a mediator and the "anchor for the soul" from Hebrews, Brian explains that Jesus is the only one capable of walking on the waves to meet us in our chaos. He concludes by urging the church to respond to life’s storms by gathering together, listening to God’s word, and choosing to worship, while inviting those who feel they are sinking to echo Peter’s desperate prayer: "Lord, save me."
