When God Says …
“When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do. Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.” (John 6:5-7 KJV).
In this mountain, Phillip should have taken a cue from his great ancestor Abraham who declared: “So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.”” (Genesis 22:14 NIV). Well, this is just the Lord's test-of-faith-moment on the disciples who presented several natural reactions to His query. In Mark's account, still along the lines of Philip's thinking, they suggested to just send them all away to get their own food! (Mark 6:36). Throwing money in the mix though, Phillip was for sure with an accountant or economist mindset. With his quick Math: “Philip answered him, “It would take more than half a year’s wages to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!”” (John 6:7 NIV).
The Lord Jesus, of course, already has the solution, which will prove to be a great lesson of faith for the disciples, the crowd and most especially for us. It is an opportunity for us now to reflect on this awesome event about to unfold. Great things always happen in the presence of the One who is the source for everything we need. Scriptures declare: “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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