When the Apostles first saw the Savior walking towards them, they didn't recognize that it was Jesus Christ and they were afraid, saying, "It is a spirit!"I can imagine how disorienting seeing somebody walk on water would be, so I totally understand their reaction. Peter's reaction is amazing to me. Once he realized that it was the Savior he asked the Savior to tell him to come walk on the water with him. The Savior told him, Come. And Peter came! That is astounding to me. I think it shows such immense faith and trust in the Savior. But his faith and trust were overtaken by his fear! I think we all have those moments, where our mortal fear overtakes our divine faith and trust in the Savior. When Peter began to sink due to his fear, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" The Lord did not wait or try to teach Peter a lesson. He immediately reached out to Peter and saved him.
Doctrine and Covenants 88:67 states, 'And if you eye be single to my glory, your whole bodies shall be filled with light, and there shall be no darkness in you; and that body which is filled with light comprehendeth all things." This scripture relates to this because when Peter took his eyes away from the Savior (the glory) and let fear (darkness) overtake him, he was almost lost to everyone.
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