Human nature is pretty fickle. Jesus and his disciples are camping. Thousands of people come to hear him speak. Since, there was no place to go get food, Jesus miraculously multiplies a small lunch – enough for one person – to feed them all. So, someone suggests they nominate Jesus for president. He could pay off the national debt, provide for 100% employment in a totally green economy and improve everyone’s standard of living 100%.
Jesus knows that his destiny is something other than being president. There are some problems that require his attention. He intends to solve those problems and to establish some structures, processes and affinity groups to solve other problems. So, he points out to the crowd that they were only interested in getting him to provide them with a comfortable life. There were more important things and a greater purpose to work towards. So, they asked him how they get started. And he said to believe the one God sent.
This was a little more than making Jesus president. This had the potential to really interfere with their lifestyle. Having seen and been fed by the contents of a single lunch box, they ask for another sign.
This seems to say something about their heart and priorities. The crowd is focused on their appetite, on what they can get. Jesus was focused on what he could give.
Sin causes us to focus on our wants and likes. Jesus slowly kneads our hearts – mixing love into our being. We grow in focus on God’s purposes. We grow in focus on service. We grow in focus on transformation.
Jesus knows that his destiny is something other than being president. There are some problems that require his attention. He intends to solve those problems and to establish some structures, processes and affinity groups to solve other problems. So, he points out to the crowd that they were only interested in getting him to provide them with a comfortable life. There were more important things and a greater purpose to work towards. So, they asked him how they get started. And he said to believe the one God sent.
This was a little more than making Jesus president. This had the potential to really interfere with their lifestyle. Having seen and been fed by the contents of a single lunch box, they ask for another sign.
This seems to say something about their heart and priorities. The crowd is focused on their appetite, on what they can get. Jesus was focused on what he could give.
Sin causes us to focus on our wants and likes. Jesus slowly kneads our hearts – mixing love into our being. We grow in focus on God’s purposes. We grow in focus on service. We grow in focus on transformation.
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