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Scripture: "But Jesus said, "You feed them." "But we have only five loaves of bread and two fish," they answered. "Or are you expecting us to go and buy enough food for this whole crowd?" For there were about 5,000 men there. Luke 9:13-14, NLT" Reflection: It was the middle of the day, probably around lunch time. People had been waiting a long while to see and hear Jesus. They were hungry and tired, and on top of that there was over 5,000 them (not counting women and children). This was no small crowd. When the disciples expressed concern about how the crowd of thousands would eat, Jesus offered this surprising solution. "You give them something to eat: The disciples were set back by this proposal. Notice their response to Jesus' solution. They protested, focusing their attention on what they didn't have (food and money). How many times, in our life, have we focused on the things we didn't have. Do you honestly think that our God would ask us to do something that we and He together couldn't handle? WE NEED TO FOCUS ON WHAT WE DO HAVE, JESUS CHRIST! Don't let your lack of resources blind you to seeing God's power. Prayer: Thank You God that I have you. I pray that I focus on my relationship with You and on Your power and strength. Not on what I don't have. Because when I have You God I have everything. In Jesus name amen. |
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