“Do you not yet understand nor remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets you picked up? Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many large baskets you picked up?” (Matthew 16:9-10)
How easy is it to come to the place where we do not understand what our Lord is telling us. We look to the physical and do not understand that we are also spiritual. Our Lord wants us to know not only who we are, but whose we are. Five loaves and seven loaves. Twelve in all. The complete number. Our Lord is bringing all things together for the kingdom. Trust in the One who will complete us.
Lord, I do get distracted by life in this world. I read Your word, but I do not always understand what You are saying. You know these things and now You call for me to come to a deeper understanding of Your will in my life. Guide me to take the necessary steps in faith, as You lead me, so that I willingly come to the place where I hear what You are saying and see what You are doing. Help me to remember and understand the things that You have taught me.
Holy Spirit, minister to me and open my ears to hear and my mind to understand the things my Savior is teaching me. Help me to not be carried away with enthusiasm but live soberly in the wisdom You give by grace. Take me deeper into this faith You have given me so that I may humbly walk with Your guidance today and each day that You give me on earth. By Your grace, through the faith You grant, help me to be a faithful disciple. Amen.
