Can we now?

Luke 9:12-17 

The disciples still wanted their time alone with Jesus but Jesus saw the bigger picture.  A hungry crowd.  Seeing this Jesus created a teachable moment for the disciples.  He partnered with them by first telling them to feed the crowd (an impossible task in their minds), so then he told them how to organize the crowd.  Then Jesus illustrated the power of a grateful prayer and prayed over the 5 loaves and 2 fishes.  He then gave the distribution job to the disciples...and to their amazement there was enough food to feed the 5000 men plus women and children, and have 12 baskets of left overs!  I don't know what the health authorities would say today about eating the left overs but none the less everyone was satisfied!

I love this story because it shows Jesus in partnership with the disciples.  He may give us a big assignment which we know isn't possible without God and then He may give us a plan, then with a grateful heart we thank God for the little we have so we can watch God work with the much He has.  Lord Jesus, can we participate with You in Your Kingdom?  Amen

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