“Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterward he did the same with the fish. And they all ate as much as they wanted.” (John 6:11 NLT)
What do you do when resources are scarce? Perhaps you lack time, energy, money, supportive friends, a functional family, encouragement, purposeful work, faith, peace, health, security, or stability. It is natural to feel whiny-- even if you don’t express your complaints out loud.
When faced with the daunting task of feeding a crowd with a few loaves of bread, Jesus gave thanks. He was confident that the Father would provide whatever was necessary. His gratitude and faith led to contentment for all who were present.
Don’t worry about all the things that are in short supply. Give thanks to God. Trust Him to work through every insufficiency. Then you will experience contentment beyond all your expectations.
Thank you. I needed to read this this morning.
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