Jesus Feeds Four Thousand
This reading hit me hard today. As I read it I thought, "Haven't we already seen this? Why do the disciples insist on remaining ignorant?" They've seen Jesus walk on water, heal countless people, and feed five thousand with just a few loaves and fishes, but they still wonder how they're going to feed these people?
But I can't be too hard on the disciples. If I examine my own life, I see the same pattern. I've had my ups and downs. I've had the impossible work out with little effort on my part. I've seen illnesses and deformities healed. I've experience love, grace, peace, and forgiveness in my own life. Yet, I still struggle with faith. I still get caught up in daily life and lose God in the little things. Faith is a daily walk. It's a daily choice. What will I choose to believe? How will I choose to act? to treat others? to live my life?
This Christmas season, I think we need to slow down and make the time to put God first. I challenge you to give Him your time every morning. See what happens. I've been lazy lately - going full steam all day & then dragging my feet in the morning. I've even pushed this blog to the background of a busy life. Foolish, foolish - for when I start behaving this way, my life simply gets more complicated, more out-of-control. So, I'm going to make the commitment. Why don't you? See what happens when you put God first! & leave a comment to let us know what you experience.
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