Herodias’s daughter performed a dance that greatly pleased him, 7so he promised with a vow to give her anything she wanted. 8At her mother’s urging, the girl said, “I want the head of John the Baptist on a tray!”

Then Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up. 9“There’s a young boy here with five barley loaves and two fish. But what good is that with this huge crowd?”

But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here!

So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 30But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.

The people recognized Jesus at once, 55and they ran throughout the whole area, carrying sick people on mats to wherever they heard he was. 

When the people recognized Jesus, the news of his arrival spread quickly throughout the whole area, and soon people were bringing all their sick to be healed. 36They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all who touched him were healed.

Lord God my Father,

Keep me from temptation that causes me to sin, If I am temped give me your strength to do your will. Help me to see opportunity from your perspective to release your glory and expose your plan. As your glory is carried out in me keep me focused on you and not my actions. Help me to recognize you in my walk.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen