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John 6:8-15 (Common English Bible)
8 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said, 9 “A youth here has five barley loaves and two fish. But what good is that for a crowd like this?”
10 Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass there. They sat down, about five thousand of them. 11 Then Jesus took the bread. When he had given thanks, he distributed it to those who were sitting there. He did the same with the fish, each getting as much as they wanted. 12 When they had plenty to eat, he said to his disciples, “Gather up the leftover pieces, so that nothing will be wasted.” 13 So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves that had been left over by those who had eaten.
14 When the people saw that he had done a miraculous sign, they said, “This is truly the prophet who is coming into the world.” 15 Jesus understood that they were about to come and force him to be their king, so he took refuge again, alone on a mountain.
Summary: A miracle is “an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs.” Miracles happen when God moves against all odds. The healing miracles of Jesus are more than amazing individual feats of magic. Jesus’ miracles transform relationships and transform society for the better.
In this scripture, Jesus feeds more than 5,000 people who are hungry and without food. The miracle Jesus performs leads many to believe he is the promised Messiah. Through this scripture, we discover that the Holy Spirit moves in more than magical moments, but through miraculous movements. In movements, as the Lord transforms us, we to discover our power to change the world in Jesus’ name. When miracles happen, we stand amazed to the great things God has done through us!
Reflection Questions:
- What miracles of God can you testify to?
- How has God used others to do a miracle for you?
- How has God called you to be a miracle for others?
Sermon References
- To God be the Glory (My Tribute) – Andrae’ Crouch (song)
- “The Negro needs to stop looking for saviors, the Negro needs to save himself.” – Ella Baker (quote)