Matthew 15:34
Why did Jesus need food in order to perform this miracle? This is the question that will occur to an inquisitive mind. To answer this one must remember the fundamental cause and purpose of miracles. Miracles always accompany an outpouring of revelation from God. They confirm the Word. They validate the fact that it is from God. They do not, however, serve as proof for God. God does not prove himself. He reveals himself as he will. He does not argue people into believing in him. He obligates people to believe in him. This is an important concept to remember in our day. We don’t see a lot of miracles. One would think that God would do more miracles to prove himself to the modern, scientific mind. But he doesn’t. He doesn’t because that is not his will. He has never proven himself by miracles. He has always validated his Word by miracles.
In light of this, we can see that Jesus did the most appropriate thing he could do by using existing food to feed the vast multitude. He used this starting amount to illustrate that all food comes from God anyway. Multiplying it is not really that much more amazing than making it all to begin with. He is the Creator. Also, this brought glory to the Father, which Jesus did often. Thanking the Father for the food implied that he was the source of all blessing, and food. Finally, it served as an illustration to the disciples. They saw that it is important to thank God for food, no matter how that food may be provided.
Bible Reading: Psalm 114:1-118:29
Scripture Memory: 1 John 4:3 “And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, You are gracious and merciful to us. You give us so much more than we deserve. Thank You for the wisdom we find in Your Word. You are wise, and You give us what we need to know for life. May we always look to You for the answers to the big questions of life. You truly have all the answers. Thank You for Jesus Christ, Your precious Son. He is a constant blessing to me! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a man having trouble breathing. Pray for two families that just lost loved ones. Pray for a woman with cancer, and her husband who is carrying for her.
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