The Gospel of John 6:12-13 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.” (John 6:12-13 KJV)

These passages are such profound reminders for us that as we put in the hands of Christ Jesus the limited resource we have it can become an abounding supply for all that we need and for blessing others. It is amazing to watch the fact that out of a kid's lunch thousands were all fed to the full. And, there were twelve baskets of leftovers to bring home — one basket for each apostle! I really don't think the Lord's only concern was avoiding waste or not leaving a mess. No, I believe he really wanted to leave an indelible memory on his closest disciples and to us today too, as we reflect on this event.

The Lord Jesus Christ is giving the disciples, the crowd and us the lesson that in Him, as we depend on His grace by faith, we're never in want and we're never without help! The Lord Jesus in one of His sermons said: ““So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” (Matthew 6:31-33 NLT)

We must be firmly settled that He is our ever present Help! He is with us always! (Hebrews 13:5-6). And apostle Paul reminds in his exhortation to the church of Philippi: “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Philippians 4:19-20 ESV)

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)

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