This morning I was reading Matthews Gospel again, and was meditating on the feeding of 5000 found in Matt 14:13-21. The title of this blog post is Jesus' reply to the disciples when they brought up the issue of the peoples hunger, found in verse 16. I can almost imagine the disciples response - one of complete bewilderment, confusion, and disbelief.
I think Jesus was trying to teach them more about the authority they had in the Kingdom of Heaven. He had given them authority over demons, sickness, death, and disease. He was now demonstrating to them that, as His representatives, they would have access to the provision of the Father.
I was reminded of two other verses while thinking about this. The disciples should have been familiar with these, and should have quoted back to Jesus, as they made their request. This wasn't a new revelation about God, but it was a new revelation about their abilities as followers of the Christ.
Ps. 145:16 "You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing."
2 Kings 4:42-44 - When Elisha feeds 100 men with 20 barley loaves and few heads of grain
How often, when confronted by seeming impossible situations, do we find ourselves limiting our thinking to the natural realm, where five loaves and two fish would never feed 5000? I believe the Lord wants us to grow up into people who can look at a nearly impossible situation, and see God's opportunity and desire. Lord help us to look beyond our means and see Your bounty and provision - waiting and available!
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