The disciples’ panic at the rising storm buffeting their boat must have been compounded by Jesus’s sudden appearance as he walked across the water. Jesus’s loving reassurance that he was not a ghost  – “It is I, do not be afraid” – would have quelled their fears. Peter’s response may resonate with many of us: “Lord, if it is you, tell me to come to you on the water.” We trust in the Lord; yet need reassurance. Jesus’s response fills Peter with peace and courage. He says simply to Peter, “Come.” Peter gets out of the boat and, quite miraculously, finds himself walking on the water towards Jesus. But, looking at the wind and the waves around him though, starts to sink. He cries out to the Lord and immediately Jesus reaches out and rescues him. In that moment, Peter’s relief at Jesus’ timely rescue must surely have been accompanied by the overwhelming realisation that Jesus’ loving, tender presence would never have let him drown. Peter realises that he is deeply and tenderly loved, in spite of all his inadequacies. Even at our most vulnerable moments, Jesus invites us to be courageous and audacious in trusting his steadfastness and his unfailing embrace of our frailties.  Let us lean into the accompaniment of those who walk with us. Jesus looks steadfastly at us across the wind and water, and says, “Come”.