Matthew 14:14-36
Jesus went
out, and he saw a great multitude. He had compassion on them, and healed their
sick.
When evening had come, his disciples came to him, saying, "This
place is deserted, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that
they may go into the villages, and buy themselves food."
But Jesus said to them, "They don't need to go away. You give
them something to eat."
They told him, "We only have here five loaves and two fish."
He said, "Bring them here to me."
He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass; and he took the
five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, broke and
gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave to the multitudes.
They all ate, and were filled. They took up twelve baskets full of
that which remained left over from the broken pieces.
Those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and
children.
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat, and to go
ahead of him to the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.
After he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into the mountain by
himself to pray. When evening had come, he was there alone.
But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the
waves, for the wind was contrary.
In the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the
sea.
When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled,
saying, "It's a ghost!" and they cried out for fear. But immediately
Jesus spoke to them, saying "Cheer up! I AM! Don't be afraid."
Peter answered him and said, "Lord, if it is you, command me to
come to you on the waters."
He said, "Come!" Peter stepped down from the boat, and
walked on the waters to come to Jesus.
But when he saw that the wind was strong, he was afraid, and beginning
to sink, he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!"
Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said
to him, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" When they got up
into the boat, the wind ceased.
Those who were in the boat came and worshiped him, saying, "You
are truly the Son of God!"
When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret.
When the men of that place recognized him, they sent into all that
surrounding region, and brought to him all who were sick, and they begged him
that they might just touch the fringe of his garment. As many as touched it
were made whole.
Insight- God is the great provider for his people. Here Jesus reveals
that in miraculously providing for a great multitude in a deserted place. Jesus
came walking on the sea when his disciples were caught in a difficult
situation, assuring his disciples that he was there and there was no need to
fear the waves or the wind. Peter wanted to exercise his faith by walking on
the waters and Jesus agreed to it, but he faltered when he took his eyes off
Jesus and looked at the winds.
Question- Do you believe that Jesus is able to provide for your needs
miraculously? Are your eyes always fixed on Jesus? Think about it.
Prayer- Dear Father in heaven, provide for my needs each day and let
my eyes be fixed on Jesus at all times. In Jesus name. Amen.
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