DAD'S RAMBLINGS -- THE TESTING OF FAITH
"Then Jesus lifted up Hes eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, 'Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat But this He said to test them, for He Himself knew what He would do." (John 6:5-6)
The disciples had not a clue in the world what was going to happen. All they could see was a bunch of hungry people, and that they did not have enough resources to feed them.
They came up with their own solution – five loaves and two fish. But they recognized that was not nearly enough to feed such a great number of people.
So when Jesus asked how they were going to hand the situation, they were totally in the dark. This was a test. Jesus knew what He was going to do, but He was stretching the faith of the disciples.
The amazing is that Jesus used their meager resources to do a miracle.
How many times do we face situations that we have absolutely no idea about what to do. Be assured that Jesus knows that He is going to do. Nothing catches Him by surprise.
But He tests us to help us develop our faith in His ability to solve the situation. We know that we don't have the ability in ourselves. But when we offer what we do have, He can take that insufficiency and make it the answer to the problem.
We serve a great God who can do the impossible. Could it be that He is testing our faith to see if we will trust Him?
Love, Dad
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