John 6:5 (GNB)
Jesus looked around and saw that a large crowd was coming to him, so he asked Philip, “Where can we buy enough food to feed all these people?”
Jesus, why exactly did You ask this question? Was it a question of whether we are able to feed them, or was it so we would acknowledge that You are fully aware of the crowd surrounding us?
Life rarely presents us with "small crowd" situations. More often, we are faced with overwhelming circumstances. Seeing You ask this question reminds us that You are already aware of the numbers, the statistics, and the timing. Your will for us is not to be consumed by these factors, but to fix our eyes on You.
Once we acknowledge the "large crowd" and our own inability to provide in that moment, we can look to the One who desires to be our source, our strength, our peace, and our everything.
Just as He did with Philip, Jesus asks us the same questions today:
How will you get the wisdom to raise your children?
Where will you find the ideas to build this business?
How will your business thrive, even in this recession?
As I ponder these questions, my answer is simple: “Lord, I don’t know how.”
The very next verse reveals the heart of the matter:
John 6:6 (GNB)
He said this to test Philip; actually, he already knew what he would do.
It wasn't a question of information; it was a test of perspective. Jesus knew Philip had seen the problem, but He wanted to see if Philip had the faith to carry the weight of the miracle about to be performed.
It is as if He is saying:
"Philip, relax. Let me show you that in this Kingdom, we don't build by human might, but by My Spirit."
This revelation stirs such emotion in my heart. Jesus is never short of resources to respond to the "large crowds" that surge our way. Before we even notice them, He has already seen the details—and He is simply waiting for us to say, "Jesus, help me."
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