Day 27
Today’s reading: John 6:1-21
12 Baskets Full
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12 Baskets Full 〰️
Reflections
A denarius was a laborer’s full day’s wage, which gives context to Philip’s response in 6:7. Philip essentially said that even if they worked for 200 days, they would only have enough to give the crowd a small amount of food. Yet, just moments later, Jesus—the Word made flesh and the Bread of Life—took a small amount of food, barely enough for one person, and fed 5,000 men, satisfying them with 12 baskets left over. What more could say, “I am God” than this stark contrast between Jesus’ divine power and human insufficiency.
Jesus first allowed the disciples to search for a solution on their own, only for them to realize their efforts were futile. Then, He met them where their strength had failed, where they had surrendered to Him. This is a powerful depiction of our Christian walk. Even after witnessing God’s miracles, we still try to solve our problems with our own wisdom, often failing to fully surrender to Him. But God can only meet us where our strength falls short. He steps in when we surrender.
If you're worried about any form of lack or resources, take peace in knowing that your efforts and worries can’t yield lasting results like God’s effortless provision. Before you even ask, He knows your needs and has already made provision to meet them.
Study Questions
Why does the author specifically mention the Passover festival? What significance does this have in the context of the miracle that follows? Consider the Exodus and the feeding in the wilderness
What is the deeper theological significance behind Jesus asking Philip the question about where to buy bread, given that He knew the answer? What does this reveal about the nature of Jesus’ relationship with His disciples?
Take a moment to reflect: When faced with a problem, is your first instinct to turn to Jesus for the solution? Why do you think that is?
What did you learn about God’s nature, His ways and His will from today’s reading?
Highlight
“When the people saw the sign that he had done, they said, “This is indeed the Prophet who is to come into the world!” John 6:14 ESV
