Skin God

Peter on Water

-- Alessandro Allori, Florence

Jesus went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.
During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear.
But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."
"Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water."
"Come," he said.
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!"
Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?"
And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." (Matthew 14:23-32))


It's Morning, Jesus

After the storm.
After the waves crashed.
After the water walk.
It's the morning after Peter almost made it.
It's also the morning after Peter almost drowned.
It's the morning after the rescue, the morning of resting on the beach.
I kiss the strong hand of Jesus
God has salt water on his hands.
I kiss the feet of Jesus
The God of the universe has sandy feet.







Amen