Jesus’ Miracle Diet

Summary

John 6:24-35 is a prime example. The miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 is all about Jesus handing out loaves and fishes to a hungry multitude. So appealing was the flashy food distribution that it attracted crowds who followed Jesus to the other side of the sea, hoping for a repeat performance. Responding to that crowd of miracle-seekers, Jesus testily says something like this: “Food is not the answer. Miracles are not the answer. I am the answer.” The young Pastor was right, although he did not know it, when he said, “All I ever hear is give, give, give.” We are asked to give, but not until we first receive from the one who is the bread of life, who gives himself for us.