For they had not understood about the loaves; their hearts were hardened. - Mark 6:52 TNIV
We've learned a lot over the last 2,000 years. In fact, over the last 300 years or so, we've made leaps and bounds in our understanding of science, medicine and technology. What used to be magic we now know as forces of nature. Rain was once only sent when the gods were happy. Now we study and watch weather patterns. Now when something mysterious happens, we reason that here is a rational explanation for it. We don't believe in magic or miracles anymore. We're too smart for them.
Today when we read the Bible, some of us have the same thoughts about them. Maybe Jesus was an illusionist, like David Copperfield. All this talk of feeding thousands of people with a sack lunch and evening strolls on stormy seas is silly talk--fairy tales. Right?
What happens when we become too smart to believe in miracles? Do we just read over them because we don't understand? Jesus wasn't just showing off, He had a point to make. He wanted to show the people that He had the power to take care of them. Like a parent cares for a helpless newborn. The common people have no problem believing. They're lining up to get their miracle.
We may not understand how God does things, or why. That's ok. As we get smarter, we may understand better. But we can be intelligent people who aim to learn and understand and still have the ability to trust God when we don't understand.
Father God, there is so much we don't understand in this world. Sometimes we try to cover up our ignorance and act like we know. Or reason that someone has a rational explanation. Help us to accept and trust in Your ability to do amazing things to take care of us today. Amen.
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