Have you noticed that following a big high or significant event can be a time of confusion or instability?

The miracle of feeding the 5000 is recorded in all four gospels, so it’s a significant event that we need to take notice of.

”At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him.“ (John 6:66, NLT)

Why would they turn away after such a great miracle?

Jesus could see that they where focusing on the hype rather than the meaning. They ate the bread, but were unable to see what the actual miracle was all about.

His challenge caused offence to many when He said; “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you cannot have eternal life within you.“ (John 6:53, NLT)

People want to keep Jesus around to serve as a ‘magical baker king’, who will keep the loaves coming, rather than actually making him the source of spiritual life.

It’s not the events, miracles or atmosphere that transforms us, it’s Jesus Himself!

He’s not your baker, He is your Bread.

Much Love,

Ps Dave & Alix Morse
Senior Pastors
Your Church