God is still performing miracles today, just as He did in biblical times. Jesus had command over nature, healed the sick, and demonstrated His divine power throughout His ministry. When we understand who Jesus truly is, we can better grasp the significance of His miracles and what they mean for our lives today.

The Gospel of John makes it clear: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." Jesus isn't merely a prophet or good teacher—He is God Himself. He existed before Bethlehem and was present at creation, forming the moon, stars, planets, and all living beings.

Jesus demonstrated His divinity through:

• Commanding nature (calming storms)
• Healing the sick
• Having unique spiritual insight (like with the woman at the well)
• Power over death (raising Lazarus)

In Matthew 14, we see one of Jesus' most famous miracles. After hearing troubling news, Jesus withdrew by boat to a solitary place, but crowds followed Him on foot. When He landed and saw the large crowd, "He had compassion on them and healed their sick."

As evening approached, the disciples suggested sending the crowds away to buy food, but Jesus replied, "They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat." The disciples only had five loaves and two fish, but Jesus:

• Took the food
• Looked to heaven
• Gave thanks
• Broke the loaves
• Distributed them through the disciples

Remarkably, all 5,000 men (plus women and children, likely 15,000-20,000 people total) ate and were satisfied, with twelve basketfuls of leftovers remaining.

In John's account, we learn it was Philip who calculated it would take more than half a year's wages to feed everyone. Philip, being practical and pragmatic, forgot something crucial—he was standing before God Himself. When we tell God why something can't be done, we're missing the point of who He is.

Jesus challenged Philip by saying, "You feed them." This wasn't just about the miracle; it was about discipleship. The rabbi (Jesus) was telling the student (Philip) it was time to act upon what he was seeing and learning.

John's account also reveals it was Andrew who found a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish. This child was willing to give everything he had. Jesus may have been thanking the Father not just for the food, but for the little boy who stepped forward in faith.
Kingdom accomplishments often start very small, like a mustard seed. If we wait until we have "enough" before serving God, we'll never start. But when we offer what little we have, God can multiply it beyond imagination.

After feeding the multitude, Jesus sent the disciples ahead by boat while He went to pray alone. Later that night, as the disciples struggled against the wind, Jesus came to them walking on the lake.

When they saw Him, they were terrified, thinking He was a ghost. But Jesus immediately reassured them: "Take courage. It is I. Do not be afraid."

Peter, wanting to be like his rabbi, asked Jesus to call him out onto the water. When Jesus said "Come," Peter actually walked on water toward Him. Only when he took his eyes off Jesus and noticed the wind did he begin to sink.

Jesus immediately reached out His hand and caught Peter, saying, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" This wasn't condemnation but a teaching moment. Despite his doubt, Peter was the only disciple who experienced walking on water with Jesus.

The storm in this story symbolizes life amid questions and difficulties. Many of us face storms—situations that raise questions we can't answer, difficulties we don't know how to overcome.

It's worth noting that the disciples had been battling this storm from 6 PM until the "fourth watch" (3-6 AM). Sometimes our storms last longer than we expect, and we're tempted to give up hope that God will do anything great.

But Jesus' message remains: "Take courage." Fear is the emotional plague of our planet—when young, we fear falling; as we mature, we fear failing. Jesus calls us to step out of our "boats"—the safe, comfortable places that keep us from our calling.

God is wrestling a calling out of you right now. He wants you to interact with the supernatural and go beyond your five physical senses to experience His power firsthand. Here's how to apply these lessons to your life:

• Offer what you have: Like the little boy with five loaves and two fish, don't wait until you have "enough" before serving God. Give what you have now, no matter how small it seems.
• Step out of your boat: What comfortable situation is keeping you from experiencing God's power? Take courage and step out in faith when Jesus calls.
• Keep your eyes on Jesus: When you focus on the storms around you instead of on Jesus, you'll begin to sink. Maintain your focus on Him, not on your circumstances.
• Bring others to Jesus: Like Andrew, develop the habit of bringing people to Jesus. If we all practiced "Operation Andrew," our churches wouldn't be able to contain the crowds.
• Believe in miracles today: God is still a miracle-working God in 2025. He wants to heal and restore you—body, mind, and spirit.

Ask yourself:

• What is my "five loaves and two fish" that I need to offer to God?
• What "boat" of comfort am I clinging to that's keeping me from experiencing God's power?
• If Jesus were standing before me right now, what would I ask Him to do?
• Who can I bring to Jesus this week?