Seeing is believing…isn’t it?  Many people had a chance to witness the power of God when He fed the five thousand with five loaves of bread and two fish (John 6:9-13).  Did they all then become believers in Jesus? 

Listen to Jesus’ comments to the people who followed Him the next day…

Jesus answered them and said, â€śMost assuredly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled.  John 6:26 (NKJV)

They were seeking Jesus, not because of the power of God that was exhibited, but because they wanted something else.  They wanted Him to “conjure up” a new coat, a herd of sheep, or perhaps fill their grain bins with a year’s supply of pre-ground flour!

What they missed was the incredible power behind the miracle itself!  The saw what the “miracle man” might be able to do for them but they were blind as to who the man doing the miracles really was…the Son of the Almighty God.

We look out at a planet full of miracles.  Actually, a universe of miracles, with all of its brilliant splendor brought back to us in “living color” by modern technological equipment.  Do we think, “Thank you God for your creation” or “Lord, I want a bigger house”?  Do we look at the miracle of childbirth and thank God for the life we have been entrusted with or do we simply think about the inconvenience of sleepless nights and what the child might do for us when it’s finally old enough to work?

There are many miracles to ponder…but only One, True and Living God.  The only way to have communion with Him is through His Son, Jesus Christ (John 14:6).  We must look behind the miracles to the power that caused them to occur.

As you read the admonition below to God’s people, remember that you, if you have accepted Jesus as your Savior, are one of His children and that the words apply to you as well.  Don’t be blinded by what He can do for you, but dwell on Who it is that has already done so much for you.  Thank Him and ask, “How can I ever thank you enough”.

“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one!  ⁵You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.  Deuteronomy 6:4-5 ( NKJV )

SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD

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