Ref; John;6;1-15.(NIV)
Jesus crosses to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee. A great multitude comes after Him because they saw the miraculous power of God at work through Him. Jesus goes up on a mountain with his disciples. Around this time, the Passover feast is near. Jesus sees a great number of people coming towards Him. He asks Philip, where shall we buy bread to feed these people? Jesus is all-knowing. He knew what to do but He asks this question to see whether Philip and His disciples knew the ability he has as the son of God. And as the one through whom all things were made. At least there is a small boy in the crowd and Andrew is aware of the boy and what the boy is carrying, two fish and five loaves, but to the crowd this is nothing. But anyhow for conscience's sake, Andrew brings to the attention of Jesus the fact that there was at least something eatable. Jesus ignores their concerns, and orders the people to sit down. There was plenty of grass in the area and this reminds us of Psalm 23;2; He makes me lie down in green pastures. The green pasture is symbolic. It is speaking of divine provision. It is pointing us to the true shepherd, Jesus Christ. He is the provider. whether there is plenty or there is scarcity. Both conditions are nothing to Him for He is the provision itself. Where he is, there is enough for everybody. So do not scramble for your portion. Your provider has you in mind. He has something for you. If it is anointing, He has your portion. Don't covet other people's anointing. If it is a good life, He is the life-giver. Whatever you need, He is equal to the task or challenge you present to Him. With God all things are possible. With thanks to the Lord, who makes all things available, even little is more than enough! To your amazement, there will be a surplus!Hallelujah!When He provides, remember there is no wasting. Collect the surplus.Don't try to make Him something out of His doings. He is who He is. He cannot be defined by bread and fish multiplication. Preachers, when the Lord uses you for His glory. Be careful with the people around you. They will be tempted to make you what God has not made you. Jesus escaped narrowly from being made the king of Jews so that He may continue multiplying fish and bread for them. They knew too little about the kingdom Jesus advocated for. Remember to retreat to solitary places.A place you can commune with the Father in secret and God who sees in secret will reward you openly and people will glorify Jesus. Jesus is the reason God uses us. Let's give glory to the provider whenever God does something through us.Have you glorified Jesus today?If not,take time to give Him glory for the things He has done through you,in you and around you.He is worthy to be glorified tom day.He is the provider.He is the provision itself.
