Comments on: An Unexpected Miracle

By: sharon b

sharon b — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:39:10 +0000

thank you

By: Sahsha's Mummy

Sahsha's Mummy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:54:42 +0000

I never really thought about the mother of the child with the loaves. In fact, I’m not sure I ever thought about the child himself who gave his lunch! I was always astounded at how those items would feed all those people. My mind was wrapping around whether it’s meant to be a metaphor or a miracle. I’m not a mother yet but I’m sure I may have wanted my child to eat what I gave him and not give it away. Then again, I would have packed carrot juice and a salad and I’m sure he’d be glad to give it away! Hmm… children are dependent and trust in parents completely for shelter, food, protection, answers to all of life’s questions. Coming to the Lord in this way is what Jesus is asking when he says to become childlike. There’s a whole chapter on this in the Relationship Principles of Jesus.
Has Jesus performed a miracle in my life lately? Yes! He allowed me to fast for 40 days before Easter and guided me through the process and provided everything I needed.. including protection from the tentacles of temptation. It took every strength I had to no eat; once I gave up my suffering as an offering, it never bothered me anymore.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:33:58 +0000

Children haven’t been hardend by life. They haven’t learned to put up walls and barriers, or to wear masks so others won’t see who they really are. They haven’t learned to explain away every miracle or mystery, and so they aren’t filled with doubt. As we grow older we begin to harden and loose our child like wonder and faith. We may still believe, but often times only within the limits that we’re able to understand. When Jesus asked his disciples, “Where are we to buy bread, that these may eat?” the adults all had excusses and reasons why it couldn’t be done. But when I imagine a child being asked that same question I see him saying, “Here’s my lunch, Lord. Use this.” As adults we aren’t willing to offer up our loaves and our fishes because we tend to believe they are not enough, but the Lord wants us to have a child like faith that says, “Here,” and then waits to watch Him multiply it.

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:10:21 +0000

I beleive Jesus used children because they are very real. They see life as fresh and new and haven’t had to experience years of mistreatment by mankind. They believe in others unlike us who doubt. Like a parent who catches them when they decide to jump into their arms. The child just knows that the parent will be there for them. That is why Jesus says to come as a child. Oh what we could learn from a child. They are awesome! Thankl you Jesus for children. I want to come to you as a child again. Please help me and others to be that way. It’s ok to be child like, just not childish. Yay for children!