FAITH CAPSULE: The provision of God for us is not bounded by anything.

John 6:1-14

It sounds lazy when an able man opens his mouth and states that seeking after your provision first should be replaced with seeking God first. Interestingly, it is actually the word of Jesus which states, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33) Seeking after God should never be an avenue for any man to engage covenant laziness by having a paid job at the tip of hand and not accept such job. The provision of God for us is not bounded by what we have or what we do not have. His provision is not bounded by how much we need, neither is it bounded by how long we have been waiting for manifestation. And this is the reason more why seeking the provider first and foremost rather than provisions.
How can a man be going after creation for help when the creator is available round the clock?
Why should we focus more on the blessings rather than the one who blesses? Where have you found yourself at this juncture in your life?

What is lacking in your life?

Imagine Jesus had the multitudes following Him wherever He went…mountain, sea and valley. Following Jesus is seeking Jesus and it can never be convenient because it will take you out of location or comfort zone. In your following Him, remain focused on gaining heaven. Truly, they followed Him because they witnessed the signs and wonders He performed. (Is that not enough to provoke following Him around?) In one instance, they followed Him to a place where there was not enough food to eat or purchase (of course they must have the realization of where they are going but yet kept following Him).
Jesus knew there was a need for food, and that there was no place to buy when He asked Philip, “…Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” (John 6:5). Always and forever, the foolishness of God is wiser than man. Imagine Jesus asking for a place to buy bread in the midst of nowhere? Seeking for provision where there is none.
In the course of looking for food, “One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him, ‘There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two small fish, but what are they among so many?’”(John 6:8-9) Andrew definitely had no understanding that regardless of situation, whatever is at hand does not count when you seek Him first. When you seek Him first what comes from the hand of Him whom you seek first matters most. To be continued.

Prayer for today: Ask for the grace not to look back in seeking Him first.