Forward Ever, Backward Never. Part [13] 12/15/2025 (Morning thought)

John 6:11 And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.

And as the good news spread by word of mouth and as friends, neighbors and families who were healed, showed undeniable evidences of God’s supernatural power in their literal bodies, there was a rush for the door as it were, for no one wanted to miss out on what was the chance of a lifetime. John 6: 23 (Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks:)

Now, we must be abundantly clear, Jesus did not have any problem with persons who were seeking Him for these things, for they are necessities of life. The problem was when they sought Him only for these things, to the point where if these necessities were removed, persons would then turn back from following Him…. John 6:24 When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.

John 6:25 And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when came you hither? 26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, You seek me, not because you saw the miracles, but because you did eat of the loaves, and were filled…. From this point onward in the narrative, things took a turn for the worse for when Jesus tried to explain to the people that God’s kingdom is not primarily about food, drink, shelter and healthcare, many of them were surprised and very disappointed.

John 6:15 When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

Forward Ever, Backward Never. Part [12] 12/15/2025 (Evening thought)

John 6:1 After these things, Jesus went over the sea  of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. 2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.

Chapter six of the book of John is both interesting, and relevant to the title of the Bible study: Forward ever backward never because it makes note of the basic needs of humanity, of which we spoke earlier. Food and drink and issues pertaining to healthcare were top of their agenda, as multitudes thronged or sought out Christ as The One who could provide for their basic needs.

Again, in and era when millions of people might lose their healthcare benefits, because of sticker shock on their premiums, someone who can heal all types of diseases, including type one and two diabetes, is Someone who will be much sought after. Thus, as the news spread like wildfire, as the CNN’s and Fox news back then, trumpeted the breaking news, it almost triggered a stampede, for we can all understand why such a Person would be in very high demand.

In an age where millions of people are panicking over Snap benefits, where food banks are running low on resources, and where long lines can be seen at food distribution centers, someone who could, at His word, provide baskets full of groceries for free, is someone who will be much sought after…. John 6:14 Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, this is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.

John 6:10 And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So, the men sat down, in number about five thousand.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!