Read: John 6:1-21
Chapter six begins with the miraculous feeding of the 5,000 by the Sea
of Galilee. The disciples were only able
to collect five loaves and two small fish to feed the crowd (v. 9). Nevertheless, after distributing the food
they were able to gather 12 baskets of leftovers (v. 13). Seeing this, the people believed that Christ
was the Prophet they were expecting (v. 14).
After seeing that the people were ready to force Him to be their king, Jesus
slipped away to the mountains to be by Himself.
When the evening came the disciples started across the Sea on their
own. A storm arose and they saw Jesus
walking towards them on the water (v. 19).
When He entered the boat, immediately the boat arrived at their
destination (v.21).
JOURNALING AND PRAYER
1. This is not the first time God miraculously fed
His people. Read Exodus 16:1-12. What
similarities do you note in these two passages of Scripture?
2. Notice how the disciples got impatient and how
they got into the boat and headed across without Jesus. As Christians, we often go ahead and do our
own thing and ask for God’s blessing on our plans instead of waiting on Him and
finding out what His plans are. Ask the
Lord to show you a situation in your life right now where this is true. Then ask Him what He wants you to do about
it.
3. Spend some time in thanksgiving prayer, praising
God for His goodness and love for you.
Ask Him to show you 5-10 things you can be thankful for today.
