Matthew 14:17
The disciples decide to let the facts settle in. They give the Master the true reality of the situation. They stated the problem in its raw form. They thought he would surely see things their way if the told him how much food they had. But, Jesus already knew, of course.
We have a similar story at the end of 2 Kings 4. There Elisha is involved in a miracle where one hundred men are fed by twenty loaves of bread and a few husks of corn. The servant of Elisha was, in this case, downright incredulous when Elisha suggested the meal. The disciples had an even bigger disparagement of supply to believe in. However, if Almighty God is going to work a miracle, is it easier to believe that he will feed 5,000 men and their families with five loaves, or 100 men with twenty loaves? Neither is hard for God, if that is what he wants to do.
Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 9:1-11:47
Scripture Memory: 1 John 3:14 “We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for this amazing day! Your goodness is overwhelming. You are worthy of our devotion, Undying love and unending service are a pleasure to yield to You. You are mindful of such gifts, and You bless in response. Though You do not have to be this nice, You are. There are lots of things You don’t have to do, but You do them anyway. You are always right in Your actions and words. You are perfectly holy. It is refreshing to my soul to know You. Though I am in a body that will die, I feel alive, and am truly alive, because of You. Thank You for the Lord Jesus, who gives me life. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for an elderly lady who doesn’t get to come to church as much as she would like.
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