Matthew 14:16 - "But Jesus said to them, 'They do not need to go away; you give them something to eat!'”
Jesus never spoke without purpose. In this case, he is making a simple declarative statement with a command. He gave clear direction with no possibility of misunderstanding. Yet, the disciples were initially dumbfounded on how to complete the task at hand. Sometimes God needs to startle us into the realization that we are totally incapable of fulfilling His commission.
If those whom we are in contact with either in our ministries or just in everyday life are going away from us hungry, then that is a problem. Not enriching others is the same as impoverishing them. Life is never neutral. Beloved of God, Jesus has called us all to be broken bread and poured out wine for mankind. The secret is not trying to break ourselves up in small pieces but instead allow the Lord to distribute us as He sees fit.
May the Bread of Life find willing hands with all of us to bring great nourishment to those famished for reality.
Your Barefoot Servant
Rick
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