Today’s Reading: John 6:14-15 (NIV)
14 After the people saw the miraculous sign that Jesus did, they began to say, “Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” 15 Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make Him King by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.”
Memory Verse: “Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” (Romans 15:7 ESV)
Good day!
Where do you go to find God?
The people were flocking to Jesus in mass numbers. Word of His arrival had spread quickly, and lots of hungry people showed up to listen and be fed. The most incredible part of Jesus’ miracle was not that he fed 5,000 men with a little boy’s five small barley loaves and two fish. He also fed all the women and children who were there. No, the best part of this miracle was the twelve baskets of leftovers that were collected after the meal ended. Nothing was left to waste. The miracle was in the leftovers. When you offer up to Jesus your life, He takes whatever resources you have and multiplies them beyond your wildest dreams. Andrew volunteered that little boy’s lunch to the Lord’s service. The child could have taken his lunch bag and run away, but he was willing to share what little he had with God. Can you imagine what God might do to multiply your offering if you were simply willing to share it with others?
Oh, what a lunch hour it was! People were eating soul food, the very bread of heaven, and how they longed for more! Even after their bellies were full, they did not want this Prophet to go. But Jesus knew their hearts. He recognized His need to spend time alone with the Father. So Jesus slipped out the back way, withdrawing to the mountain by Himself.
We can see God both in the giver and the gift. Where will you find God? Are you looking for Him right now? As we enter into His holy presence, remember that He will forever protect your soul in the cleft of the Rock. You are standing, this day, on holy ground.
Do not be afraid to offer up your gift to the Lord. He can multiply it for kingdom work, if you are willing to let Him use you. Go ahead! Take a peek at all those heavenly leftovers!
Grace and peace,
Deb Spaulding
Faith UMC -
All I have to offer You is me, dear Lord. Please take my gift and use it to feed hungry people with Your living Word. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
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