The dramatic miracle of feeding the five thousand has always been interesting to me, but somewhat less important to me in a way. That might sound pretty strange, but I really like to focus on the healing miracles. Even though Christ is performing something very miraculous and that attests to him being the Messiah, the thing that sticks out to me in the healing miracles is Christ's compassion. The fact that the perfect Christ would take time out of his life to focus on an individual that is mourning over their dead child or an individual that has a physical infirmity is incredibly comforting. He is shown to be accessible once these people show their faith by coming to him and asking for help. I am filled with love and reminded of how I can do this as well. I know from experience that I have been healed and comforted when I have prayed for help. I think recently I have forgotten that. I am glad I am coming back to realizing this because I think I was getting prideful and/or intimidated by things in my life.
Now I don't mean it to sound like I don't like the feeding of the five thousand, but it has been secondary to the healing miracles. However, understanding the context of this event has made it more special. It has such a powerful bold message in retrospect. My knowledge of the Atonement and the sacrament really deepens the miracle beyond just the miraculous act.
In a way, I think it is a good thing that it isn't the miracles that are most impressive to me, but rather the meaning behind what Christ does and the reasons for him doing these things. These miracles alone don't convert people to become disciples of Christ, it is his love, the gospel, and their faith that do.
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