Matthew 14: Death of John, Christ heals and feeds 5000, Peter walks on Water

"13  ¶When Jesus heard of it [John's death], he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities. 14  And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick."

When Christ heard of the death of John the Baptist, his close dear cousin, He left in a ship to be alone. Many people followed after him, and instead of sending them away, Jesus reached out to them even in the midst of his own grief. We receive his grace in our own trials when we reach out to serve others. On my mission there was an amazing woman who was full of light and goodness and a blessing to everyone around her. When I asked about her life, she said her husband had committed suicide from mental illness after fighting in WWII. She decided to combat her grief by reaching out to serve others in every opportunity. That outward focus lifts us out of our trials. Christ not only healed these people, but fed them physically. He can assist us in anything if we will serve him. 

"30  But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. 31  And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt ?"

• When Peter was focused on Christ, he was able to step forward in impossible circumstances and be supported in making progress. But when Peter turned his attention from Christ to the wild wind his faith faltered and he began to sink. The very act of thinking of Christ bring strength and peace, and remembering him throughout the day brings insights that will guide us forward in our lives, whether or not our accomplishment are valued with a worldly perspective.