Ken

The crowd who had been given a free meal the day before had followed Jesus across the lake. Wouldn't you? If he had done it once, maybe he would do it again. Perhaps this time Jesus would add some fruits, vegetables, and hummus -- not impossible for someone who fed 5,000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish. Upon finding Jesus, this conversation ensues: 26 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. 27 Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.” 28 Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” 29 Jesus answered, “The work…

Every morning I'm re-reading John 6. One of my colleagues at Mountainview (Dan Hettinger) has challenged me to stay with John 6 for 52 consecutive days. So I am. I believe what God wants to teach me about is how to believe. You can read more about that here. This morning I returned to the feeding of the 5,000 -- in particular, I returned to the clean-up that happened afterwards. We often marvel at how incredible it was that Jesus feed so many people (likely well more than 5,000) with 5 small loaves of bread and 2 small fish. Indeed, it was a miracle. But have you thought about what was required to simply distribute the food to so many people? Did the disciples "love logistics" the way UPS loves logistics? Was it self-serve? Did the crowd form a peaceful buffet line? Did anyone try to cut in line? Like…