Matthew 14:22-33 is a passage from the New Testament of the Bible that tells the story of Jesus walking on water and Peter's attempt to do the same. The passage begins with Jesus sending his disciples ahead of him in a boat while he stays behind to pray. As the disciples' boat is battered by waves in the middle of the sea, Jesus walks toward them on the water.
Seeing Jesus, the disciples are initially frightened, thinking he's a ghost. Jesus reassures them and tells them not to be afraid. Peter, one of the disciples, asks Jesus to command him to come to him on the water. Jesus grants the request, and Peter begins walking on the water toward Jesus. However, as Peter becomes distracted by the strong winds, he starts to sink. He cries out to Jesus for help, and Jesus immediately reaches out and saves him, chastising him for his lack of faith.
Once Jesus and Peter are back in the boat, the wind dies down, and the disciples worship Jesus, acknowledging him as the Son of God. This event serves as a demonstration of Jesus' power over the natural elements and as a lesson about faith. The passage emphasizes the importance of trusting in Jesus even when faced with challenges, and it underscores how doubt and fear can undermine that faith.