And early in the morning [Jesus] came walking toward [the disciples] on the sea ... [Jesus] said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus.
Many "natural" explanations have been given for this incident, and they all miss the point.
This section, which starts in v.22, has many implications for Matthew:
Jesus walk, as should ours as we walk to Jerusalem, starts with prayer.
Matthew places this story right after the feeding of the 5000, so he is teaching about the authority and power of Jesus. This power and authority is here with us now.
Matthew is telling his flock, as Jesus is in charge, they need not be afraid. Neither should we.
Matthew is also demonstrating what we, not just Jesus, can do if only we have faith. This lesson still applies.
Finally, Matthew says to his flock, and to us, Jesus rescues us when our faith is weak and our doubts assail us.
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