I am equally touched by the second story. In life and in ministry we endure storms and stormy situations that seem hopeless. Yet while we panic, Jesus sleeps, undisturbed by the circumstance. All it took was calling out to Him, a few words from Him, and the storm was over. Amazingly, the disciples seemed both stunned and unsure as to what had happened and who He was.

In the third story (a favorite for anyone who has studied the life and ministry of Peter), I quickly call to mind my little nickname for Peter. "Impetuous Pete." Yet I am also reminded that while Peter didn't have enough faith to stay afloat on his feet, he did have enough faith to get out of the boat and walk toward the Savior.

Would I? Would you? Or would we have simply held on to the side of the boat for dear life? Would we have even been in the boat? Would we have followed Him so readily, being willing to leave our lives, family, friends, and earthly work behind?

And this is part of what I learned when I fell into the Bible.

Photo by Eva Marie Everson. Eva Marie Everson is the author of Shadow of Dreams & Summon the Shadows and is an award-winning national speaker.  She can be contacted at Bridegroomsbride@aol.com