Devotion for Sunday, November 10, 2024

“But Jesus said to them, “They do not need to go; you give them something to eat!”  They said to Him, “We have nothing here except five loaves and two fish.”  And He said, “Bring them here to Me” (Matthew 14:16-17).

“All we have Lord, is this.”  How often do we look at the limitations and think to ourselves that there is no point?  Our Lord has set up such circumstances to deepen our faith.  Do we really believe and know that with God all things are possible?  God created everything.  What is impossible for Him?  Listen to the direction of the Lord.  If he tells us to bring something, then bring it.  It is not always easy to learn how to obey all that the Lord commands.

Lord, I often have doubts.  But what do those doubts have to do with Your ability?  Teach me wisdom so that in all circumstances I look to You to lead me to be a part of what You are doing.  I may not understand, but You do.  You will work all things together through me if I will turn to You and trust that You are the God who can do all things through me.  When You tell me to do something, help me to obey.

Lord Jesus, with You, all things are possible.  Help me this day to be rid of my unbelief so that I humbly do as You command.  Guide me in Your goodness and mercy to be charitable with others as You have been charitable with me.  When confronted with what I think is impossible, teach me to pray, trusting in Your provision.  Help me to know that if You direct me to act on what I think impossible, help me do so knowing that You can do it.  Help me to act boldly by Your direction.  Amen.