Next Door Savior by Max Lucado
"Stormy Places" Matthew 14
In chapter 14, we see Jesus feeding over 5000 people with a miraculous expansion of a few loaves and fishes. Two thoughts arise in my mind concerning this miracle.
First, God is in the business of provision and protection for ALL people, not just those who are Christians. I would venture to say many of the 5000+ were not Jesus seekers or even good Jews. Most likely a many of the individuals in the crowd were just looky-loos jumping on the bandwagon of the latest fad. BUT, Jesus still met their basic physical need of food.
Second, a reminder that whatever we give to God will not only benefit us (whomever had the original loaves and fishes got to eat), but will also benefit untold others. Giving to God did not by any means diminish the gift. Look at how God multiplied the gift!
The caution here is to guard against giving just so the gift will be multiplied. Giving to God should be done out of love and obedience with joyful heart.
Question for further thought- What examples are there where Jesus performed a direct miracle for a person who was not seeking Him?
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