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

Exodus 14, John 6:1-14

How can five barley loaves and two small fish add up to feed a multitude of at least five thousand? It is the evidence of the fruit of seeking Him first. It was only by the grace of God that such a provision was made for the numbers at hand.
Do you have a bigger need compare to the need mentioned in the verse above? Jesus provided for five thousand in a place of lack because they cease not seeking Him. Placing our need before God and taking a rest in hope is failure impossibility. At the place of lack, Jesus gave command, “…Make the people sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.”(John 6:10) Sitting down in the face of nothing to show for is the evidence of maintaining calm. It worked for the Israelite when it seemed there was no way out of the arrows of Pharaoh with Red Sea ahead to have them drown, negative confession took over there communication…Moses responded, “And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever.  The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” (Exodus 14:13-14) The multitude taking the command of Jesus, thru disciples by sitting down is same as Moses’ command to hold peace. Indeed sitting down and not forcing is holding on to peace.

Jesus backed up His command when He responded to the obedience of the people, “And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those sitting down; and likewise of the fish, as much as they wanted.” (John 6:11) The provoking point for heaven’s provision was obedience of the people, and Jesus giving thanks while provision is yet at hand. Thanking God in all things for all things is power to deliver and to preserve. It is written, “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”(1 Thessalonians 5:18)

Have you been waiting for too long? At this time of the year, begin to thank God for your expectation because it is the will of God for you. Jesus gave thanks to God and provision became adequate in the place of inadequacy. Abundance reigned in and leftovers abounded. With thanks giving unto God, obey all His command and your lack will become history.

Prayer for today: Ask God the providing provider to make a way for your need in Jesus’ name.