John 6:1-21

Jesus fed over 5000 people with just two fish and five loaves of bread. Afterward, He withdrew to be by Himself because the people wanted to make Him into a king. His disciples went back across the sea in a boat. Before they reached the other shore, Jesus came to them walking on the water.

Jesus was not seeking fame and fortune. He could have put out a tip jar after feeding the five thousand. He could have stayed around for the thanks and let them reward Him in any way they thought of. This was not His mission though. He went away to be by Himself to get away from the things He knew were wrong and that He wanted nothing to do with. Spending time alone away from the distractions of life to focus on God is essential to the Christian walk. It is in these quiet times that we draw closest to Him.