HOW DO WE RESPOND?

Read John 6:1-14

Jesus said to Philip, "Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?"

John 6:5

Prayer focus:Those Relying Only On Their Own Piwer

In today's passage, Jesus asks Philip where the disciples could buy bread to feed the multitude that had been following Jesus. The scripture says that Jesus asks Philip the question in order to "test him" --- to see how he would respond.

Jesus already knew what he was going to do about feeding the crowd. But he wanted to see if Philip would respond with faith or with doubt. Philip did not take into account what Jesus could do to solve the problem. Philip saw what was possible through human efforts, not what was possible through the involvement of Jesus.

What about us? Do we look at our lives struggles with a limited view point as Philip did? Or do we view them based on what is possible when our heavenly Father gets involved?

The next time we are faced with a problem or crisis, will we rely on our limited strength, knowledge, and capabilities? Or will we prayerfully involve our Heavenly Father in this situation? When we offer our struggles to God, we can see that God's incredible power brings us solutions we never thought possible. No problem is too big for God.

Terry Sexton(Tennessee)

Almighty God, help us always to look to you when problems arise, trusting you to do what we can not. Amen

Jesus is coming! Are you ready?