It’s easy to forget what God has done when we’re facing a new challenge.
In Matthew 14:17-21, we can read how Jesus and His disciples found themselves in a situation where the food at their disposal, five loaves and two fish, was clearly insufficient to feed the 5,000 people in front of them.
Jesus does something surprising:
Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He gave thanks and broke the loaves. – Matthew 14:19 NIV
Jesus gave thanks before He broke the loaves. Before the miraculous multiplication happened. Before God provided.
He trusted His Father, knowing that God would meet their need —and He did. When the disciples distributed the food, there were twelve baskets full of leftovers. There was more left over than there was to begin with!
The disciples, however, were focused on what they lacked. Although they had just returned from a successful mission trip during which they had witnessed miracles, they quickly forgot God's power and were worried about how much it would cost to feed the crowd (John 6:5-7).
It’s easy to forget what God has done when we’re facing a new challenge.
Which seemingly impossible situations are you facing?
Take some time today to list all the needs and challenges in your life and thank God for the provision you are yet to see.
I want to pray over you from Philippians 4:19-20:
Heavenly Father, thank You that You will meet all needs according to the riches of Your glory in Christ Jesus. To You be glory forever and ever. In Jesus’ name, amen.
