Jesus Christ was the promise fulfilled and hope of salvation, by faith, for those who are lost. Harrelson stated in The New Interpreters Study Bible that, “Jesus’ life and ministry reveal God’s presence to the world, but also confronts the world with the difficult decision of whether or not to accept this revelation” (1906). God did not have to send his son to offer salvation to the world, he could’ve simply mandated it, or dramatically opened the heavens and given the call for salvation. Yet, God sent his son, so that we could see love demonstrated. Jesus demonstrates love, compassion, acceptance, and power through the miracles he performs while on earth. Rhodes warns us, in The Mighty Acts of God, the preaching ministry of Jesus is equally
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After Jesus preached to them, the disciples wanted to send them away so they could eat and rest, they were concerned with their personal well-being. However, Jesus had compassion on them and instructed the disciples to feed them, to which the disciples responded, we only have about five loaves and two fish for 5,000 people (Harrelson 1870). Then Jesus take the food, looked up toward heaven, blessed it, and broke it. The end result was a miracle; it was enough for all to be filled with leftovers. The feeding story is the only one found in all four Gospels (Harrelson 1918). This miracle, though different than raising Lazarus or healing someone is incredibly significant. Harrelson states that, “Jesus is the host who welcomes and invites the community to share in God’s hospitality” (Harrelson 1918). It was necessary for the people to be ministered to, both naturally and spiritually. Also, it was crucial that the disciples, once again, saw Jesus as a servant and the powerful son of …show more content…
While, a miracle would solve several of life’s challenges, it may not be necessary or even in the will of God. As a servant leader, Jesus had the ability to discern what the need of the people was and how his actions would glorify his father in heaven. He didn’t do anything for strife, vainglory, or even self-preservation. As a leader, I don’t have the ability to perform miracles, but as I operate in my purpose, I am faced with decisions daily that require me to make the right decision. Oftentimes, I have to be prayerful because I deal with people from several different backgrounds, with many different issues. It is imperative that my daily decisions edify Christ, and accomplish my employer’s performance standards. In the ministry, I am confronted with believers who may lack the necessary faith to receive a miracle in their various situations. They believe God is capable of doing miracles, but don’t believe God will do it for them. We have to build their faith in the compassionate, loving father that God is to
After Jesus preached to them, the disciples wanted to send them away so they could eat and rest, they were concerned with their personal well-being. However, Jesus had compassion on them and instructed the disciples to feed them, to which the disciples responded, we only have about five loaves and two fish for 5,000 people (Harrelson 1870). Then Jesus take the food, looked up toward heaven, blessed it, and broke it. The end result was a miracle; it was enough for all to be filled with leftovers. The feeding story is the only one found in all four Gospels (Harrelson 1918). This miracle, though different than raising Lazarus or healing someone is incredibly significant. Harrelson states that, “Jesus is the host who welcomes and invites the community to share in God’s hospitality” (Harrelson 1918). It was necessary for the people to be ministered to, both naturally and spiritually. Also, it was crucial that the disciples, once again, saw Jesus as a servant and the powerful son of …show more content…
While, a miracle would solve several of life’s challenges, it may not be necessary or even in the will of God. As a servant leader, Jesus had the ability to discern what the need of the people was and how his actions would glorify his father in heaven. He didn’t do anything for strife, vainglory, or even self-preservation. As a leader, I don’t have the ability to perform miracles, but as I operate in my purpose, I am faced with decisions daily that require me to make the right decision. Oftentimes, I have to be prayerful because I deal with people from several different backgrounds, with many different issues. It is imperative that my daily decisions edify Christ, and accomplish my employer’s performance standards. In the ministry, I am confronted with believers who may lack the necessary faith to receive a miracle in their various situations. They believe God is capable of doing miracles, but don’t believe God will do it for them. We have to build their faith in the compassionate, loving father that God is to