Monday, January 18, 2010

Bread and Fish


As I watch continual news coverage of the devastation in Haiti, I am reminded of our time in Biloxi, MS after Hurricane Katrina.  The height of effectiveness and the level of God's direction seemed palpable as we handed out much needed food and supplies.  The overwhelming needs of the residents were met by a continual flow of dedicated Christian volunteers who ministered with compassion.  The need should of overwhelmed us in Biloxi, but it did not. 

Jesus also faced a overwhelming tasks of feeding 1000's of people one day.  He took the limited resources available, "five small barley loaves of bread and two small fish" (John 6:9) and began to share with the multitudes.  He and his disciples miraculously feed each person all they wanted.  The need should of overwhelmed him, but it did not.

Lord, help us to step out and offer what we have to others in Jesus name.  We will trust you to do the rest.

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