John 6:1-14
February 19th 2023, 3rd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
February 19th 2023, 3rd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
Jesus satisfied the stomachs of 5000 people in men only with just five loaves and two fish.
The first is that the Lord tests and strengthens our faith. Knowing what he was about to do, he dared to ask Philip where they would buy bread for the people to eat. The reason why he did this is that the faith of Philip and the disciples would grow more. The Lord tests us as well even now.
The second is to look at the Lord first, then look at the situation. Both Philip and Andrew looked at the situation in front of them and spoke negatively. They did not see the Lord, who is the most important. In times of difficulty, it is important to look at the Lord and his promises.
The third is that the Lord blesses those who offer and uses them abundantly. The Lord showed his glory through using the small lunch a boy had and the imperfect disciples. Even now, the Lord uses us human, to show his glory.
Jesus said, "I am the bread of life.” Let us offer ourselves to the Lord for letting him to use us, and let us be the ones who distribute the bread of life!
The first is that the Lord tests and strengthens our faith. Knowing what he was about to do, he dared to ask Philip where they would buy bread for the people to eat. The reason why he did this is that the faith of Philip and the disciples would grow more. The Lord tests us as well even now.
The second is to look at the Lord first, then look at the situation. Both Philip and Andrew looked at the situation in front of them and spoke negatively. They did not see the Lord, who is the most important. In times of difficulty, it is important to look at the Lord and his promises.
The third is that the Lord blesses those who offer and uses them abundantly. The Lord showed his glory through using the small lunch a boy had and the imperfect disciples. Even now, the Lord uses us human, to show his glory.
Jesus said, "I am the bread of life.” Let us offer ourselves to the Lord for letting him to use us, and let us be the ones who distribute the bread of life!
<The Verse of the Bible>
When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, "Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted."
John 6:12
(NIV)
