I am so encouraged and comforted by Your response to Peter when he got out of the boat to walk to You (Matthew 14:28-32). His enthusiasm and devotion is impressive as he cries out,”Lord, if it is You, command me to come out to You on the water.” And it is truly amazing that he hopped out at Your command onto the dark sea. And then how like us to be suddenly aware of the overwhelming truth and threat of the crashing waves of our reality. And he was afraid and began to sink. But immediately You reached out Your Hand to pull him up ; You did not stand back aloof waiting for him  to prove his faith, You did not wait for an eloquent prayer, You did not wait for him to repent of his doubt, You did not withhold Your Hand until he offered some action to earn Your Touch. IMMEDIATELY, the Hand of the Almighty reached out to help the desperate man. And I can rest knowing You do the same for me.