“And they all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces: twelve full baskets. There were about five thousand men who ate, besides women and children” (Matthew 14:20-21).
Our Lord satisfies the hungry heart. He provides for all our needs. The Lord does this for billions of people every day, but we often give it no thought. The Lord has promised salvation which comes by living a life of faith. Everything you know and experience either leads to a deepening relationship with the Lord or else drives you farther into yourself and apart from the Lord.
Lord, You know me better than I know myself. You know where my doubts and fears reside. Guide me, Lord, to live into the new life You give me knowing that only in You will I become what You will make of me. Remove the hindrances from my heart so that I continue the Gospel road that You have set before me. I have already experienced the greatest miracle in being given Your grace, mercy, and love.
Lord Jesus, You have come to rescue us from this world of constant rebellion. Guide me in the upward call You have given me. Lead me today through all the obstacles that will come and help me to look to You for all things. You are more than able to provide all that is needful. Help me to move outside of myself and serve others in the way I would want to be served. Amen.
