Morning Advent Family,

As we continue our walk-through Matthew 14:1-29, the next thing to consider is trusting in God’s provision as we chose to live our lives in Faith over Fear. 

Trusting in God’s Provision (Matthew 14:15-18)

15 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.” 16 Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” 17 “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. 18 “Bring them here to me,” he said.

As the day grew late and the crowd became hungry, the disciples wanted to send them away to find food. But Jesus told them, “You give them something to eat.” They saw only five loaves and two fish, yet Jesus saw a potential for a miracle. This moment teaches us that what we see as insufficient, God sees as an opportunity to display His power. Jesus showed his disciples and is showing us that he can take what’s little and make much of it! 

What resources or abilities do you feel are insufficient in your life? Offer them to God, trusting that He can multiply them beyond your expectations. “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19).

Lord, help us to trust You with the little that I have. We know that in Your hands, it is more than enough. Multiply our resources and our efforts for Your glory and the good of others. In Jesus name, Amen.

And remember Jesus loves you and so do I

Pastor Will