Jesus feeds the 4,000 and the pharisees ask for a sign from Jesus to know that He is indeed who he says he is. but Jesus is extremely disappointed and refuses to ever show a sign to "this generation." God has in many instance in the past shown signs to ppl who pray and ask for them, as a means of affirmation that God is speaking to them. so what makes Jesus refuse to show a sign to the Pharisees? perhaps their stubborn hearts are already decided that they do not believe in Christ's power.. so Jesus chooses not to work when there is no faith at all. but for ppl like Gideon in the Bible, who asks God for a sign, it is asked with a heart of faith - even though there is some doubt which is why he's asking for a sign- ultimately, Gideon wants to believe that God is really speaking to him. the difference is faith.
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