I love this rendition of Jesus walking on water. This piece is just begging to be interpreted. I see several nuances, but most interested in how Jesus seems not to be looking at the boat. And is that Peter? Are those even the disciples? Are is that just a yacht on a pleasure cruise that Jesus is totally ignoring? Thoughts?
Artist: David Mach
Piece: Jesus Walking on Water
Exhibit: Precious Light
2 replies on “Jesus Walking on Water: Interpretation Needed”
I’ve often thought about the story of Jesus walking on the water, particularly when I have dreams of doing the same. The last time we read the scripture I was struck by how the wind was mentioned. The wind in the story was causing the disciples a lot of problems with following Jesus’ instructions to go to the other side of the lake. And it was when Peter saw the wind that he began to sink. But I began to wonder if it wasn’t the wind that was enabling Peter to walk on the water. On windy days I feel like I can get blown over. I imagined what it must be like on a windy day in Palestine wearing long robes which catch the wind even more because they’re soaked with water. Would I have been pushed around like a kite? Or trying to hold down my skirt for decency sake would I have been buoyed up like a parachute? I began to wonder if the message of faith is about trusting, and leaning into the troubles that would blow us over, so as to walk on water.
Maria Kirby Interesting thoughts. I hadn’t considered the wind much.