May 9
John 6:1-21
Jesus is greater than we can comprehend. He is savior, king, creator, sustainer, miracle worker, and so much more. The crowds followed Jesus because "they saw the signs he had performed." They thought of him as a miracle worker who could solve their problems. Then when they were fed by him, they saw him as someone like Moses, who could feed the nation. This added revelation made them want to "make him king by force." The crowds were following Jesus because of what he could do for them, and not truly because of who he was. They wanted the food, the healings, the miracles, the excitement, but were far less concerned with Jesus.
We similarly need to consider why it is that we are following Jesus. Are we following him because we have had a good life, because he gives us a sense of purpose, because he has provided for us? These are beautiful things, but what happens if we experience suffering, hardship, difficulty, or hunger? We need to have a reason to follow Jesus that will continue regardless of our circumstances. Jesus is worthy of being followed because he is Lord, Savior, and the eternal Son of God. We need to make sure we are motivated by who Jesus is and only secondarily by what he has done in our lives. When the miracles might seem to fade, Jesus remains.
Father God, help me to follow you because you are worthy of being followed. Help me not to drift based on my circumstances but always remain committed to you. Amen.
What is the ultimate reason you are following Jesus and is this a sufficient foundation for your faith?
Jesus is greater than we can comprehend. He is savior, king, creator, sustainer, miracle worker, and so much more. The crowds followed Jesus because "they saw the signs he had performed." They thought of him as a miracle worker who could solve their problems. Then when they were fed by him, they saw him as someone like Moses, who could feed the nation. This added revelation made them want to "make him king by force." The crowds were following Jesus because of what he could do for them, and not truly because of who he was. They wanted the food, the healings, the miracles, the excitement, but were far less concerned with Jesus.
We similarly need to consider why it is that we are following Jesus. Are we following him because we have had a good life, because he gives us a sense of purpose, because he has provided for us? These are beautiful things, but what happens if we experience suffering, hardship, difficulty, or hunger? We need to have a reason to follow Jesus that will continue regardless of our circumstances. Jesus is worthy of being followed because he is Lord, Savior, and the eternal Son of God. We need to make sure we are motivated by who Jesus is and only secondarily by what he has done in our lives. When the miracles might seem to fade, Jesus remains.
Father God, help me to follow you because you are worthy of being followed. Help me not to drift based on my circumstances but always remain committed to you. Amen.
What is the ultimate reason you are following Jesus and is this a sufficient foundation for your faith?
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