Who is your source? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our WAITING ON A MIRACLE series with a message about God’s faithful provision.
John 6:10-11
“Tell everyone to sit down,” Jesus said. So they all sat down on the grassy slopes. (The men alone numbered about 5,000.) Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterward he did the same with the fish. And they all ate as much as they wanted.
This miracle is the only one recorded in all four Gospels, and leads to Jesus’ powerful claim, “I AM the bread of life.” What is this miracle pointing us to?
1) The right posture.
Before Jesus multiplied the bread and the fish, he told them to sit down. This is a posture with no striving, only trusting. When Israel was in the wilderness, people had to trust God for daily provision.
2) The right practice.
Jesus gave thanks then shared the bread. This is the pattern and practice that he set for his followers: gratitude and generosity.
Money is a means, never the meaning.
What do you want to be celebrated for at the end of your life? If you don’t answer that, your appetites will eat up your resources.
3) The right purpose.
The miraculous provision of the bread pointed to something even more significant: Jesus is the bread that satisfies. If we have him, we have a treasure that truly satisfies.
Any other treasure will demand your life in exchange for it – late hours, time away from family, sweat and work. Jesus is the one treasure who gives HIS life in exchange for you!
