John 6:1-15
There are
several stories in the Bible of Jesus preaching to large crowds. Imagine thousands
of people walking and following Him wherever He went, hanging onto His every
word. Jesus must have possessed a cheerful and magnetic personality for so many
people to want to be close to Him. Maybe
they were drawn to His kindness as He cured the sick and healed the crippled.
Maybe they felt uplifted as He spoke of the Father’s immense love for each of
them. Maybe He gave them hope when He forgave their sins.
The story of
Jesus feeding 5,000, also called “the miracle of five loaves and two fish,” is
the only miracle found in all four Gospels. As He taught that day, Jesus knew the
people were getting hungry. He was aware of their needs, and He wanted to take
care of them. His disciples saw no way to feed the crowd, but Jesus did. Not
only did He feed them, He gave them more than they needed!
God knows
what we need, too. He wants to give us what we need, and more besides -- not
necessarily what we want, but certainly what we need. Do we ask for what we
need, or for what we think we want? Do we open our minds to what God may give
us in His wisdom? Do we pray “Thy will be done” with sincerity? If you’re at a
crossroads or are facing a particularly difficult challenge, take time to sit
quietly. Ask God to show you the first step toward a solution, and then the
next step after that. He knows what you need even before you do, and He wants
to feed you with His love, wisdom, and guidance. When you think about how to
resolve your dilemma, which options bring you peace, and which ones bring
angst? If our actions bring us peace, that’s a good indication that’s the better
choice.
Letting God
lead us and feed us is, ultimately, what will bring us happiness, holiness, and
peace.
“Do
not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” --Philippians
4:6-7
“Lord, feed me with
Your love, guidance, and grace.”
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