Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 14:25

"And in the fourth watch of the night he came unto them, walking upon the sea." — Matthew 14:25 (ASV)

Jesus is sure to come. The night wears on and the darkness thickens, the fourth watch of the night draws near, but where is He?

Faith says, “He must come.” Though He should stay away until almost break of day, He must come. Unbelief asks, “How can He come?”

Ah, He will answer for Himself. He can make His own way. Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. He comes in the teeth of the wind and on the face of the wave.

Never fear that He will fail to reach the storm-tossed boat. His love will find out the way. Whether it be to a single disciple, or to the Church as a whole, Jesus will appear in His own chosen hour, and His time is sure to be the most timely.

And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

Jesus is sure to come. The night wears on and the darkness thickens; the fourth watch of the night draws near, but where is he?

Faith says, "He must come." Though he should stay away till almost break of day, he must come. Unbelief asks, "How can he come?"

Ah, he will answer for himself: he can make his own way. Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. He comes in the teeth of the wind, and on the face of the wave. Never fear that he will fail to reach the storm-tossed boat: his love will find the way.

Whether it is to a single disciple, or to the church as a whole, Jesus will appear in his own chosen hour, and his time is sure to be the most timely.