" A God who provides "

" A God who provides "

John 6:8-11  Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, spoke up,

"Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?"

Jesus said, "Make the people sit down."

There was plenty of grass in that place, and the men sat down, about five thousand of them.

Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted.

He did the same with the fish. (NIV)
 

Andrew had found a little food; but rightly thought it would not feed 5,000 people.

So instead of seeing its value in the hands of Jesus, Andrew thought it was virtually useless.

But Jesus knew otherwise.

He got His disciples to seat the crowd on the grass in groups (Mark 6:40);

and they obeyed, even though they did not know what would happen next.

Then Jesus said the Jewish prayer of thanksgiving for the food

(Christians call this prayer before meals 'grace').

The next thing they knew was that Jesus was dividing the loaves and the fish,

multiplying them so that there was more than enough for everybody to eat.

It was a miracle: nobody knew how He did it, but all four gospel writers record what happened.

And we know it was not a parable because, later,

Jesus rebuked the crowd for simply looking for a free meal (John 6:26).

But Jesus intended the miracle to be more than humanitarian aid;

He wanted it to be a sign of His divine authority and life-giving power.

Naturally we cannot see further than what we know or possess.

Practically, our imagination is tethered by our experience or the experience of others.

But this miracle shows us that Jesus is not limited at all, because of who He is - the Son of God.

Jesus the Lord is able to do anything!

As 2 Corinthians 9:8 says, "And God is able to make all grace abound to you,

so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work."

Which is why the Apostle Paul writes,

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,

according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus

throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." (Ephesians 3:20-21)

As that is so, it is right to praise and worship Jesus, and trust Him to do His work

without placing human limitations on Him.

Prayer for the day : -

Almighty and most loving God.

Thank You that You are the only One who can create out of nothing, and greatly multiply what is very small.

Forgive me for doubting Your ability to provide and supply the strength to serve You.

Please help me to grow in faith, trusting that You will do whatever You have said;

and learning that You will provide for the growth of Your kingdom and

the needs of Your people according to Your faithfulness.

In Jesus' Name. Amen.

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For thus the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said, 'In repentance and rest you will be saved, in quietness and trust is your strength.'"Isiah 30 : 15.   Father, You are  Awesome, Holy and Righteous. As  I kneel before You, I recognize You as the Creator of all life. I thank You and praise You for the life You granted me. You alone can give  me perfect and lasting peace. Help me to remain supple and calm in Your hands so that You may mold me into all that You intend me to be. I admit that most times I don't understand Your ways. But then, that's fine. Because I know it full well that  You will make all things work together for good. Impress upon me the necessity of complete obedience toward You without murmuring trusting in Your mercy and grace and providence.  Yahweh,  strengthen my faith in You and Your WORD that never fails. Let me stand on Your word for my breakthrough for my deliverance for the new thing that You are going to do for me because I believe. I stand on Your word and rebuke Satan in the name of my savior Jesus. His lies and his reports of gloom and doom, depression and doubt. Let me put on the full armor of God and fight the good fight of faith in love. You are indeed a Rewarder to those that diligently seek You. Bless me and answer  my prayers prayed in faith. So I may see what the Lord has done for me! Let Him be glorified. I pray in the name of Your son Jesus. Amen.