Father, as I sit thinking of what my day will entail, I cannot help by think of the fact that I am just one of 7.7 billion people across this globe. I cannot even begin to fathom what their days will entail but You know it all! And You know each of us to the very core of our being! Thank You for loving me!
Mark 6:30-44 (<<click to read the passage)
I have referenced a gentleman by the name of George Müller, several times in my preaching. He lived and ministered throughout a good part of the 19th century. He traveled as an evangelist but he is known for establishing much-needed orphanages in England. One of the things that astonish me most was his utter and complete dependence upon God. Here is one well-known account of his faith.
“The children are dressed and ready for school. But there is no food for them to eat,” the housemother of the orphanage informed George Müller. George asked her to take the 300 children into the dining room and have them sit at the tables. He thanked God for the food and waited. George knew God would provide food for the children as he always did. Within minutes, a baker knocked on the door. “Mr. Mueller,” he said, “last night I could not sleep. Somehow, I knew that you would need bread this morning. I got up and baked three batches for you. I will bring it in.”
Soon, there was another knock at the door. It was the milkman. His cart had broken down in front of the orphanage. The milk would spoil by the time the wheel was fixed. He asked George if he could use some free milk. George smiled as the milkman brought in ten large cans of milk. It was just enough for the 300 thirsty children.
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Jesus is the Master of taking something small – or nothing at all for that matter! – and making something wonderful of it! He did it to feed 5,000 men plus women and children and He did it for George Müller over and over again. He has not changed one iota! He is there for us and our needs as well. Don’t hold back!
Lord Jesus, help us to believe that You will meet our needs. May we not be hesitant but emboldened to come to You and ask. May our faith grow ever greater! Amen!
April 2nd, 2019, Tue, 9:11 am
