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What is a miracle? It’s something that God does for our benefit. Sometimes, miracles can be explained. Other times, they can’t. Do you need a miracle in your life? Trust God and seek Him and His kingdom because He will take care of your needs.
Jesus knew what they were saying, so he said, “Why are you arguing about having no bread? Don’t you know or understand even yet? Are your hearts too hard to take it in? Mark 8:17
Let me set the scene for you as to what was happening when Jesus asked His disciples these questions. When some Pharisees confronted Jesus, they began to argue with him.
They were looking for a sign revealing where Jesus got His authority from. He said I’m not giving them a sign. Let’s get back in the boat.
They set the boat out to cross the lake. Jesus was a bit frustrated because of his conversation with the Pharisees. Verse 12 says;
He sighed deeply in his spirit and said, “Why do these people keep demanding a miraculous sign? Mark 8:12
In the meantime, one of the disciples noticed they only had one loaf of bread with them. They began to argue. Probably about whose turn it was to bring the food.
The Disciples Needed a Miracle
So, two scenarios were going on here. The Pharisees wanted a miracle but didn’t need one. The disciples needed a miracle but didn’t seem to want one.
Surely, they hadn’t forgotten the miracles the Lord had recently done. Jesus reminded them of when He fed 5,000 and 4,000 people and all the bread they gathered after each meal.
At the end of this conversation with the disciples He asked them a question in verse 21. Don’t you understand yet?” Don’t you understand, what?
The disciples were concerned about going hungry. Jesus was concerned about the false teachings of the religious leaders. As much as eating is essential, it isn’t a priority when it comes to the kingdom’s work.
In Matthew 6:31, Jesus says these words.
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:31
The last thing we need to be doing is worrying. In verse 25 of Matthew 6, He says this.
Do not worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?
Trust the Lord because what is common for Him is often uncommon for us. He has a way of meeting our needs in ways we don’t even think of. We call them miracles.
The Testimony of a Women Who Received a Miracle
Miracles are fascinating. One Sunday morning in church, a lady gave a testimony about a miracle that had taken place in her life. God supplied her with a car. Praise God for that.
Some people might have been wondering where the miracle was. Some can go car shopping any time they want. So buying a car is no big deal.
Others have the funds go to a lot and lay down the cash for a new car. But in this lady’s mind, she needed a car and saw no way of getting one.
Therefore, God opened up a way and provided. She received a miracle, and in her testimony, she praised God for it. Just like God met her need, He wants to meet your needs as well.
Lord, teach us to seek you and your kingdom. And when we do, thank you for your promise that you will give us everything we need.
About the Author:
Robin, with his wife Cindy, became children’s evangelists early in their ministry. They ministered to children full time for 8 years. During that time they developed several children’s stories which were told with visuals and puppets.
Robin recently turned two of those stories into children’s books. One is called “The Contest,” a book about the Fruit of the Spirit, and the other is called “Twas the Night of Christmas”. He has also authored 5 volumes of devotional books called, 3 Minutes Alone with God. Each entry is a product of his personal biblical Journaling.
These and his other writings are available on his website called Christian Perspectives at www.ramckinley.com. When you visit this site, you can sign-up for newly written devotions as they come out which will be emailed to you.
Presently Robin is the pastor of Calvary Christian Center in Pottstown, PA. He is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. He and his wife make their home in Birdsboro, Pa. He also serves as the president of the local ministerium. He and Cindy have two married sons and four grandchildren.
