Where does the expression walking on water come from?

The phrase "walking on water" comes from the Bible. In the gospels, Jesus is depicted as walking on water on two occasions. The first instance occurs in the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus walks on the water to meet his disciples who are in a boat that is being tossed by a storm. The second instance occurs in the Gospel of John, where Jesus walks on the water to meet his disciples who are fishing from a boat.

The phrase "walking on water" has come to be used figuratively to describe someone who is able to achieve something that seems impossible or miraculous. It can also be used to describe someone who is able to overcome great obstacles or challenges.