My thoughts after reading this passage... it's funny how you can read a passage for so long and then one day you learn something new/something different stands out! Here's what I learned today:
Jesus already knows. He asks the questions to test and reveal what is already in our hearts (v 5-6). Money isn't the answer. Jesus is! (v 7). He chooses the weak, the foolish, the unexpected. And He calls us to simply obey (v 9-10). He had it all planned and even gave them grass to sit more comfortably! (v 10). He gave thanks before the miracle, revealing the importance of a heart of gratitude (v 11). The people ate as much as they wanted and they were filled. There was even a lot left over. God is more than enough and sometimes He will surprise us that way (v 11-13). Aspect of faith -- they saw and believed (v 2&14) but nowadays we don't see Jesus physically. It's a little different! But blessed are those who believe without seeing.
The thing that stood out to me most this time was how Jesus gave thanks before the miracle happened. I don't know what He was giving thanks for -- if it was general or specific, but all I know is that He gave thanks. It shows me the importance of a heart of gratitude. Also, faith in His providence distinguishes this passage! He cares more than we think. It's cool how He chooses the weak and foolish things to shame the wise.
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ReplyDeleteAlso, I was there when you did your devo =p
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