Daily Walk Through the New Testament
August 15
Read John 5:31-6:14

What will it take for you to believe? For some people, no amount of evidence will lead to belief. Jesus repeatedly found Himself defending and discussing His deity with the Jewish religious leaders of His day. On the occasion recorded in John 5:1-15, He offered several reasons they should believe He is the Son of God. The religious leaders just wanted to debate doctrine, but Jesus pointed them to the truth. Unfortunately, they still rejected Him.
For others, evidence of God’s provision yields faith. Jesus’ miraculous feeding of the 5000 in John 6 occurred in the presence of those following Jesus “because they saw His signs” (vs. 2). Even those closest to Him, the disciples, did not naturally assume He would meet the great need of the crowd’s hunger through His mighty power. The ensuing miracle prompted both the disciples and those in the crowd to trust Him more.
It is interesting to note that Jesus tested His disciples (John 6:6). God already has a plan in place for every situation we face, but He earnestly desires that we too trust His sovereign abilities. Jesus is willing to defend His deity, demonstrate His power, and even display His miraculous provision, but in the end, He demands — and deserves — your trust in Him simply for who He is.