My thoughts today come from the Gospel of Matthew 14: 13-21; Jesus feeds five thousand. If you haven't done so in awhile I would encourage you to read Chapter 14; You mignt recall that Jesus had been ministering to the masses and evening was approaching. It is safe to say there were no fast food restaurants available, no "take out" as it were, in fact we're told in scripture this was a "remote place."
The disciples are "somewhat concerned" for the crowds welfare and asks Jesus to send them away so they may find something to eat.
What does Jesus say to that? "They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat." Now scripture doesn't tell us what their immediate reaction might have been but I think there was a lot of but, but, but going on amongst the twelve. I'm sure their reaction was exactly the same as when Pastor Frank at Servant of the Shepherd asked me for the first time to give someone "my" $20.
"What, but, but, but" I said. That's my $20 and what is this person going to do with "my" money? I mean what was Pastor Frank thinking? That was "my" money. Now, as you read along you should notice something is wrong here isn't it? It's not "my" money, but money that God has given me to do His will here on earth.
What did Jesus finally say to the disciples? "Bring what little food there is to me." He blessed the food and well you know the rest of the story. Jesus says the same thing to you and me today; come to me and I will provide for you for I am the bread of life, no one will leave my table hungry or in need. I know that's the truth because in all my time at SOS I was never broke, claimed bankruptcy or failed to meet any of my financial obligations. Remember what Jesus told us "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Go in peace serving the Lord and spreading His wealth.
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