Mark 6:30-57

Cool things about this text:

• Jesus was on a retreat. He was so busy he didn't have time to eat. . . I always have time to eat!
• The disciples had already researched how much bread and fish they had before Jesus even asked.
• He prayed while they strained at the oars. In the end, they both made it the same distance. I wonder if I prayed more and strained less, if I'd get as far?
• He walked on the water because he wanted to go to them. His was a relational motivation that turned out to be quite spectacular.
• They did not learn the lesson of the loaves. . . so they were surprised.
  

They had witnessed the two most spectacular supernatural events, back-to-back, prior to the resurrection. They were face-to-face with majesty . . . and they missed it. Their hearts were stubborn. Oh, God, don't let me be like that!