There is grief unspeakable in Newtown, CT., across America, even in some localities around the World today for those murdered last Friday. Incessant talk show speculation, the "Whys," the theories, the find-somebody-to-blame, the I-don't-knows. It is a twenty first century version of, "but what are they among so many?"
Matthew and Mark can give the impression that the thousands who were with Jesus had not eaten in three days, and Jesus wanted to provide for their "needs." But as the disciples searched around, they could only come up with enough for a handful of people. The response was the "human" response, "....But what are they among so many?" In the face of the impossible, there was just no other conclusion.
What tragedy, sicknesses, financial c risis, heartache, in your life has brought forth the question, "But what are they among so many?" The response from Andrew was a "natural" one, and the "natural" (flesh) does still rear it's faith-limiting head in times of great pain. Romans 8 says, "But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you." The Holy Spirit never asks, "But what are they among so many." There is nothing which catches the Godhead by surprise, nothing which is impossible to deal with.
So today, no mat ter what is before you and me, we need never say in bewilderment, "But what are they among so many?" The, "so many," are the, "the cares of this life." The, "they," is Jesus Christ and His unfathomable, limitless supply. Remember,"And my God shall supply ALL your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."
Father, in Jesus ' Name, I confess so much of life is, "but what are they among so many"--- but never in You. Amen.
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Read about another possible Obama appointment which reveals attitude towards the Jews and Israel: www.jerusalemberlinwashington,blogspot.com
Matthew and Mark can give the impression that the thousands who were with Jesus had not eaten in three days, and Jesus wanted to provide for their "needs." But as the disciples searched around, they could only come up with enough for a handful of people. The response was the "human" response, "....But what are they among so many?" In the face of the impossible, there was just no other conclusion.
What tragedy, sicknesses, financial c risis, heartache, in your life has brought forth the question, "But what are they among so many?" The response from Andrew was a "natural" one, and the "natural" (flesh) does still rear it's faith-limiting head in times of great pain. Romans 8 says, "But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you." The Holy Spirit never asks, "But what are they among so many." There is nothing which catches the Godhead by surprise, nothing which is impossible to deal with.
So today, no mat ter what is before you and me, we need never say in bewilderment, "But what are they among so many?" The, "so many," are the, "the cares of this life." The, "they," is Jesus Christ and His unfathomable, limitless supply. Remember,"And my God shall supply ALL your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."
Father, in Jesus ' Name, I confess so much of life is, "but what are they among so many"--- but never in You. Amen.
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Read about another possible Obama appointment which reveals attitude towards the Jews and Israel: www.jerusalemberlinwashington,blogspot.com
When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
"Looking unto Jesus"
Hebrews 12:2
"Looking unto Jesus"
Hebrews 12:2
