People were attracted to Jesus because of his miracles. Turning multiple gallons of water into wine . Feeding thousands from just 5 loaves and 2 fish. Healing the sick. Raising the dead. They saw his miracles but most still didn't believe he was who he said he was. And, when his teaching became too difficult for them to understand, they walked away. To Jesus' subsequent inquiry to the Twelve asking if they wanted to leave him also, Peter replied, "To whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life."
Peter got it right. Even though he would later deny he knew Jesus in the midst of his fear and confusion, he had it right very early on. Faith demands trust when we don't understand. It demands that we walk by faith not by feeling. Feelings aren't reliable - but God is!
We must walk by faith, not by sight - and certainly not by feeling.
Reference: John 5 & 6
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