Matthew 14
What's remarkable is how the disciples have previously seen Jesus perform many miracles already, yet they for some reason asked Jesus to send away those who gathered to follow Jesus - presumably because the disciples did not have enough food. Question in my mind is: why didn't the disciples just ask Jesus to provide food...perhaps because the disciples were tired and just did not want to deal with them? Their statement about it getting late is telling:
Question for me is: do I think of myself above others, particularly those in need? Challenging question indeed...
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You have time for me anytime of the day or night for whatever reason. You never tell me to go away. What a great and loving God You are. I am not deserving of such love. Instead I am selfish. Thank You that You love me anyway but please forgive me Jesus. Help me turn from this sin. Help me be the man You intend for me.
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. v20
What's remarkable is how the disciples have previously seen Jesus perform many miracles already, yet they for some reason asked Jesus to send away those who gathered to follow Jesus - presumably because the disciples did not have enough food. Question in my mind is: why didn't the disciples just ask Jesus to provide food...perhaps because the disciples were tired and just did not want to deal with them? Their statement about it getting late is telling:
As
evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a
remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so
they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.” v15.
Question for me is: do I think of myself above others, particularly those in need? Challenging question indeed...
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You have time for me anytime of the day or night for whatever reason. You never tell me to go away. What a great and loving God You are. I am not deserving of such love. Instead I am selfish. Thank You that You love me anyway but please forgive me Jesus. Help me turn from this sin. Help me be the man You intend for me.
