"After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples.
And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh. When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? And this he said to prove him (see what he would say): for he himself knew what he would do.
Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.
One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him, There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?
And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would. (In other words they ate as much fish and bread as they wanted, all 5000 of them!)
When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. (or wasted)
Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.
Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world. (In other words the Messiah Moses had spoken of)
When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone."
Wow! Do you understand what you have just read? Jesus just performed here one of the greatest miracles in the history of mankind. He fed 5000 people with 2 fish and 5 loaves or biscuits. What a miracle! Only the Son of God could have done such a thing!
When these 5000 men had finished eating as much as they wanted and were full, they realized what a great miracle Jesus had performed. And these Jewish men were so astounded by what had happened that they were all with one accord convinced that Jesus was their Messiah and were determined to take him by force and make him the King of the Jews!
Jesus had to escape into a mountain to keep from being made king before the time. Wow!
Why did he not let them make him the King of the Jews then, since it is obvious that that is who he was? Because it was not the time for him to come into his kingdom. He had to die for the sins of all mankind first, otherwise we would all die in our sins and have no way out of hell. Wow! What great love he has shown us!
John 3:16 says: For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
But when he returns to the earth, then he will return as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! But you need to prepare for his return, by repenting of your sins and asking for this everlasting life. Jesus said in order to enter into his kingdom, you must be born again spiritually, John 3:3. It starts with you being sorry for your sins and asking him to forgive you and cleanse you from sin.
Jesus did miracles when he walked the earth 2000 years ago. And he still does miracles today, after getting up from the dead and ascending into Heaven. But the greatest miracle he has ever done is dying for our sins and making it possible for us to be the sons and daughters of God!
Ask him to forgive you of your sins and come into your life today. He will!
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved! Romans 10:13
Don't put it off. Do it now! You are not promised tomorrow!
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