The best leader

Do you know what Jesus could have done as He saw the hungry multitude?

I mean, we are talking about the literal Creator and Prince of Peace.

He could have said:

“Hey, I’m in charge. Can you find food anywhere at all? I’ll perform a miracle and multiply the food for the group.”

Or even:

“I will just create and multiply the food here and now.”

But instead, here’s what happened:

“When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?

“And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.” (John 6:5-6)

Christ asked Philip a question He already knew the answer to.

Jesus already knew the best way forward!

But instead:

• He pointed out the problem to His disciples. ⁣
• He asked them a question about how they could solve it. ⁣
• He listened to Philip’s answer.
• He listened to Andrew point out that someone had brought five loaves and two fishes. ⁣

And then He asked them to bring the food to Him.

He blessed it and told them to pass it to the crowd. ⁣

Imagine the apostles’ experiences!

They were thinking and problem-solving through every scenario.

And then they finally realized there was no other way than to expect a miracle.

And then imagine them feeling the miracle!

Imagine them passing full baskets around and collecting illogical amounts of leftovers.

That slow realization that something amazing was happening.

What a great leader Jesus is!

He included His disciples.

He asked them questions.

And then He ultimately led and performed a miracle that touched the disciples even more because Jesus had included them in the process. ⁣

I’ve learned countless times that God does not care about the most efficient way for things to happen.

He wants people involved.

He wants hearts changed.

He wants everyone to experience the miracle!

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black