But He said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” Then they willingly received Him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land where they were going. John 6:20-21

The disciples were crossing the Sea of Galilee in a boat. Jesus was not in the boat with them. Suddenly, a storm arose. They rowed for about three or four miles in the midst of the tempest. This was a problem.

They then saw something unusually startling. Jesus was nearing the boat, walking on the water, in the midst of the storm! Jesus, as always, was the solution to their problem, but they were even more afraid.

Jesus spoke peace to the men, first by identifying Himself, and second by affirming that they must not be afraid. As always, Jesus’ words are what we need to hear.

Upon hearing Jesus’ reassuring words, they received Him into the boat. A wise choice!

Once they received Him, the boat was ashore. Receiving Jesus does not put an end to our problems (the many storms we encounter in life), but He assuredly will deliver us to safe haven.

Have you received Jesus? He is the only solution to the biggest problem we all have: Sin. Those who receive Jesus are forgiven of their sins and will make it to Heaven.