Scripture alludes to the fact that the disciples missed the point of the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. Scripture says they missed the point because their hearts were hardened. Even in the midst of being a part of the most admirable tasks and ministry we are in danger of having hard hearts. We fall into this when we forget that the entire purpose of our life is to worship God. There is great temptation that comes along that causes us to believe that life is about accomplishing something (even something great) rather than basking in what has been accomplished!
Additional Scripture References:
Romans 8:34; 1 Peter 5:9; Exodus 33:12-23; 1 Kings 19 Exodus 3:14; John 18:6; 1 John 4:18; 1 John 4:4; Jude 1:24