This is a simplified version of the Bible story found in Mark 6:45-52, written for children to understand. For the original version, please refer to the Bible passage.
Jesus had a lot of people following him. They listened to him talk and he even gave them food to eat. After he was done, he told his friends, the disciples, to go on a boat to the other side of the sea, in Bethsaida, while he went up on a mountain to pray.
Later that evening, his friends were in a boat on the sea and Jesus was alone on land. The wind was very strong, making it hard for the disciples to move the boat. Jesus saw them struggling and decided to walk on the water to get to them. When the disciples saw Jesus walking on the water, they thought it was a ghost and were very scared.
But Jesus talked to them and said, “Don’t be afraid! It’s me, Jesus!” Then he got into the boat with them and the wind stopped blowing. The disciples were amazed that Jesus could walk on water and make the wind stop. They didn’t really understand what had just happened. They still had a lot to learn about who Jesus was and what he could do.
Biblical Lessons
- Jesus has power over nature and can do things that we can’t even imagine.
- We should trust Jesus even when we’re scared or things seem impossible.
- Jesus is always with us, even in the midst of our struggles and difficulties.
- We should not let fear or doubt stop us from trusting in Jesus and following him.
- Sometimes, we don’t understand what Jesus is doing, but we can still trust that he has a plan and a purpose for our lives.
Related Stories
Jesus Heals a Centurion’s Servant
Peter’s Miraculous Escape from Prison
Must-Read Christian Books
Mere Christianity
Lewis lays out the core beliefs of the Christian faith with clarity, logic, and imagination, rooted in Scripture.
View on Amazon
Institutes of the Christian Religion
A classic work of Reformed theology in an accessible form, laying out Christian doctrine with deep biblical roots.
View on Amazon
Pilgrim Theology
An accessible summary of Reformed theology that connects doctrine to the Christian life.
View on Amazon
Future Grace
Argues that faith in God's future grace frees believers from the enslaving power of sin.
View on Amazon
Let the Nations Be Glad!
Missions-focused theology showing that worship is the goal of evangelism to the nations.
View on Amazon
Biblical Theology
A classic work tracing the progressive revelation of God's redemptive plan in Scripture.
View on Amazon
Communion with God
Explores how believers enjoy distinct fellowship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
View on Amazon
Just Do Something
A wise, biblical approach to knowing God's will without paralysis or mysticism.
View on Amazon
Spiritual Leadership
Biblical principles for godly leadership in the church, home, and workplace.
View on Amazon
The Heidelberg Catechism
A beloved Reformation catechism that teaches comfort in Christ through a Q&A format.
View on Amazon
The Westminster Confession of Faith
A historic confession that systematically sets forth Reformed theology from Scripture.
View on Amazon
Total Truth
Equips believers to see all of life through a biblical worldview and challenge secular thinking.
View on Amazon
The Universe Next Door
Surveys competing worldviews and contrasts them with the Christian view of reality.
View on Amazon
The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness
Shows how the gospel frees us from self-obsession to live in joy and service.
View on Amazon
The Gospel and Personal Evangelism
Encourages and equips Christians to share the gospel faithfully and simply.
View on Amazon
Operation World
A prayer handbook with up-to-date information on nations and their gospel needs.
View on Amazon
The Hiding Place
The story of Corrie ten Boom's faith and forgiveness in the midst of Nazi persecution.
View on Amazon
Family Worship
A short, practical guide to leading your home in daily worship of God.
View on Amazon