Answering Prayers

Hey guys!
I've been reading Matthew lately, and I came across this section:

"Then he made the disciples get on a boat and precede him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. After doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When it was evening he was there alone. Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it. During the fourth watch of the night, he came towards them, walking on the sea...after they (Peter's with him now, I just skipped that part) got into the boat, the wind died down." Matthew 15:22-25, 32

I know we've heard this story countless times, but when I read it last night, the Lord showed me a couple things that I'd never thought of before.

First of all, Jesus was ALONE on a mountain. People probably didn't know where he was, because there would have been a crowd following him. And, finally, he was busy praying.
SO...if there couldn't have been a messenger, noone was keeping watch, and Jesus himself was praying, how did he know the disciples were in trouble? The only answer is that either Jesus knew by himself or his Father told him. Either way, Jesus knows when we're in trouble and need him, and he's willing to help.

Also, I thought this was a good metaphor, in a way (I mean, it's not meant to be, but it works as one.) Sometimes, Jesus sends US out on missions. Sometimes, it's smooth sailing, but other times, it's difficult, and it seems like everything (and everyone) is fighting us. We may feel like Jesus is no longer with us, but, man, he still is. He still heard the disciples prayers, and he can still hear ours now! All we have to do is let him on the boat with us.

Bye, Quest! God bless!