What Amazes You About Jesus’ Miracles?

When the apostles returned, they told Jesus everything they had done. Then He slipped quietly away with them toward the town of Bethsaida. But the crowds found out where He was going, and they followed Him. He welcomed them and taught them about the Kingdom of God, and He healed those who were sick. Late in the afternoon the twelve disciples came to Him and said, "Send the crowds away to the nearby villages and farms, so they can find food and lodging for the night. There is nothing to eat here in this remote place."

But Jesus said, "You feed them."

"But we have only five loaves of bread and two fish," they answered. "Or are you expecting us to go and buy enough food for this whole crowd?" For there were about 5,000 men there.

Jesus replied, "Tell them to sit down in groups of about fifty each."

So the people all sat down. Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, He kept giving the bread and fish to the disciples so they could distribute it to the people. They all ate as much as they wanted, and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers! Luke 9:10-17  

Loaves and Fishes Mosaic

Jesus journeyed through time and the Promised Land on His way to the Cross. He sent His twelve disciples out to surrounding villages to heal people and tell them about the Kingdom of God. They returned (v. 10). Jesus was so popular that crowds of people followed Him—wanting to have His healing touch. He was amazingly compassionate. On this occasion He taught the crowd and healed the sick. As the disciples wanted to send them away at the end of the day, Jesus turned five loaves of bread and two fish into enough food for 5,000 men and their families. That is a lot of food and a great miracle that is commonly known by even those who are not Bible studying Christians. No one feeds that many people without drawing attention. What impresses you most about this story?

            That Jesus actually welcomed the crowds?

            That Jesus continued to heal the multitudes of people?

That anyone still had food?

            That Jesus used one boy’s lunch to feed 5,000 men and their families?

            The people ate as much as they wanted?

            That the disciples gathered up twelve baskets of leftovers?

Should we be amazed at Jesus’ miracles? I am in awe of Jesus, His miracles of healing and feeding the masses of people. With promises like that, we have so much for which to look forward.

Prayer ~ Jesus, You are awesome. Feeding and healing so many. I ask that You would continue to heal and provide for those who seek You here and now. You know and love those in need.

Daily Bible Reading: Judges 6-7

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