In the August 2 message, thousands were fed with a few fish and a few loaves of bread. Today’s Gospel is the next action in the story. The disciples knew Jesus was special, but they didn’t yet truly understand who He was and what He was sent to do. In the midst of the storm, Jesus clearly revealed His identity to them. What did the disciples think when Jesus made them get into the boat and go before Him. Did they wonder how Jesus was going to get across?  The answer to that question certainly caught them by surprise! Jesus comes to us in the storms of life, too. Just like the disciples, fear can keep us from recognizing Him. Just like the disciples, we need to fix our eyes on Jesus. “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” (Matt. 14:27b)