Our text is the familiar story of Jesus sending the disciples into a boat to cross the Sea of Galilee. This takes place immediately following the feeding of the multitude. As can happen often in our lives, the great blessing of this miracle is followed by a time of crisis and trouble. The bible tells us that disciples were toiling in rowing. This indicates that they were working very hard and were struggling to even hold their position. The literal translation of the original word is tormented. These men were skilled fishermen and were very well acquainted with sailing a boat. Bible historians feel like the storm had been going on for about 9 hours when Jesus comes upon them. They had only made it about half way across the sea in 9 hours of torment. So it is in life. We feel that we are toiling in vain. We struggle but seem to make no headway, or even worse have lost ground. They were simply following what Jesus had told them to do and now they find themselves struggling to survive. They certainly felt exhausted with their efforts and were Jesus was nowhere to be found. They were scared. They were tired, and when they saw Jesus coming to them, they feared that it was a ghost; something evil. The last verse of our text offers a reason for their confusion, frustration and fear: They considered not the miracle of the loaves. They had just left the presence of the miracle worker. They forgot what He had told them: I will meet you on the other side. They forgot. When we forget we panic. When we forget we fear. When we forget we fail to see Jesus’ promise. When we forget we make the mistake of supposing the worst. The truth is that if He called us, He’ll keep us. The truth is that if He promised, He will deliver. The simple answer is: Don’t Forget. Don’t forget the promise He has given. Don’t forget what He has delivered us from. Don’t forget that God has never failed us. Don’t forget that God has never been late. Don’t forget that God has never come up short. If He blessed us back there He will bless us now!