Scripture

“Don’t you understand yet?” he asked them.

Observation

The local Pharisees meet Jesus and demand that he performs a miraculous sign for them. Jesus sighs deeply and tells them they will not be given any sign from him.

They get into the boat again. On the journey across the lake, the disciples discover they only have one life of bread between them. Jesus warns them to be aware of the yeast of the Pharisees and of Herod. They think Jesus is talking about the bread situation, but he reminds them of the feeding of the four thousand and the five thousand.

“Don’t you understand yet?” Jesus asks,

Application

The disciples had experienced these miracles, but did not understand the lesson they taught. There was no need to worry about food when Jesus was around.

People can still worry unnecessarily, even mature, people who have known God’s provision in many situations.

The issue is not that we know God can provide. The issue is, will he meet my needs right now in this situation? We know he can multiply food to feed a multitude, but we fear that he may not multiply this two dollars to provide food and rent for my family.

Jesus, demonstrated and taught that if we seek God’s kingdom first, then he will supply everything that we need.

Can I trust him in that promise?

Listen

Lord, what do you want to say to me today?

Keith, it is all about trust or faith. You are saved through trusting that my death on the cross is enough to set you free. Similarly, faith is needed to activate my promises of provision.

I will supply all you need as you trust me. It won’t always come in the way you expect. I used ravens to bring food for Elijah, Don’t reject my provisions, even when they come to you in strange and unexpected ways,

It is all about trust always. So trust me and all will be well.