“…With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” – Matthew 19:26 (NIV)
The biblical scene is set near the Sea of Galilee, Tabgha, Israel. In the Book of Mark 6:34-44, Jesus, our Lord and Saviour, saw a large crowd; He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So, He began to teach. The Bible records that it was late in the day, and where the evangelistic rally took place was described as “remote,” and the people were hungry.
In their assessment of the emerging situation, the disciples recommended that their Lord send the people away to the surrounding villages to buy themselves something to eat. But Jesus responded, “You give them something to eat” (Verese 37). They complained that it would cost more than half a year’s wages and queried whether they should bother to spend that much money on bread to give them to eat.
Beloved, a situation that seems impossible with human resources is simply an opportunity for God to demonstrate His power. He told them to look in the crowd and bring what’s available.
They found five loaves and two fish. Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, thanked His Father, God, and multiplied the food through His blessing. Five thousand men ate that day and were satisfied, leaving twelve baskets of leftovers!
Friends, while human limitations exist, Jesus has the power to accomplish far above and beyond human capacity.
Fellow disciples of Christ, the Scriptures teach that whenever we face a seemingly impossible task, we do our best, and trust and ask God to do the rest. As soul winners of Christ, we are mandated to bring wholeness to people’s lives. We can’t minister effectively to the spiritual needs without considering the physical demands of the marketplace under our sphere of influence – (James 2:14-17).
As workers of Christ, we are reminded that we must carry out the tasks assigned to us by Elohim, Who sent us. Why? Because the night is coming when no one can work. (John 9:4).
May God richly bless you.
Read: Jeremiah 32:17; Luke 1:37Bible Reading Guide: Psalm 119:97-104; 2 Timothy 4; Jeremiah 51:15-64