And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. ~Matthew 14:19
We heard the news
Spread by mouths
Of witnesses
And yet, could not
Believe
We had to see
With our eyes
Hear with ears,
Our own, the message
Brought
Upon the hill
With five-thousand
We mingle, hungry
For the truth
Taught
We understand
And then, we don't
But we listen
Something new
Revealed
Loaves and fishes
Multiplied
Fed and full
By word and deed
Sanctified
Amen!
The miracle of the loaves and fishes was yet another example of Christ's caring for the people individually, each according to their needs. This was not a miracle of healing. This was a miracle to satisfy a human basic need. Jesus knew that the people would be hungry, (a temporary condition till they got home), yet He decided to meet this need right now instead. That's the measure of His love.
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It is absolutely the measure of hope, Victor! Our Lord cares so deeply for each and every one of us. May more people wake up to that truth.
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Simply beautiful, Martha. I pray to stay hungry for the truth and God's sanctification process in me!
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Wonderful! In spite of feeling full after consuming one of Tom's dinners, it's a given -- in a few hours I'll be hungry once more. Praying I'll always hunger for nourishment -- both for the body and soul.
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A wonderful thought.
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Beautiful Martha!
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I love that He still multiplies what meager things we can accomplish with His anointing and praise God many more are coming to the saving faith😀
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Unto the Lord... thank you for your heartfelt and inspiring words Ms. Martha. What a wonderful way to end my week. God's blessings ma'am.
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Beautiful and heart-felt poem. Jesus cared deeply for the whole of a person--He wanted people to come to Him for relationship and not for the miracles. This is true today; although, I do believe that healing and other miracles, as well as speaking in tongues is for today.
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Kim, I would have to agree that all kinds of miracles still happen today in Jesus' name. But you are so right in saying that He longs for us to be in relationship with Him. May more people wake up and begin to realize how much they need the Lord in their lives!
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A great miracle. Love your poem, Martha Jane!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words here, Terri, and yes! What a great miracle our Lord gave us in the days when He walked the earth. Those miracles are still here for us to celebrate today!
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A love way to to tell the story of feeding so many. Nice poem, Martha
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Sometimes we need to go back and be reminded of how Jesus fed the 5000 with so little and they all ate and were filled and had leftovers. We forget that God is still able to work these kinds of miracles today, and He does do it, but we just don't recognize it, much like the people of Jesus' day. They were there, but it just didn't register with them because their eyes were blinded by the world. Praying that God will open our eyes so that we can see Jesus...He's working in our midst today. So thankful.
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Fed and full, that is how we feel when God stretches out His hand to provide! Wonderful, thank you Martha.
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Beautiful poem from a beautiful soul. A timely message for me. Jehovah Jireh, my Provider!
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very beautiful poem that lifts up the glory of God!
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Wonderful that we can see and hear now by faith!
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Amen, David, it certainly is!
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Love that mosaic Martha and a bbeautiful poem too. Thank you most of all fof your encouragement on my blog.. none else yet, guess they're busy like me. Thanks so much for your encouragement.
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Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz. X
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PS praying lots for your country and election too. May G9d have great mercy.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Shaz, for your kind words and for your prayers. Yes, the election is this Tuesday, so it's a rather stressful time for our nation. May God's will be done!
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Amen! Another good example of God's love and abundance. Beautiful poem!
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I crave sanctification. Zach and I have been reading a lot of Bible for his required Scripture reading for Bible college, and one of the common threads lately has been sanctification. It is so beautiful to me, and my soul craves to be more like Him and more set apart for His service. I know that isn't exactly what you were referring to here, but it is what came to my mind when I saw the title of your post. PLEASE keep praying hard about tomorrow - I know you are and just plead for God to have mercy. It is so hard not to have anxiety, but I am trying my best to trust He will answer our prayers.
ReplyDeleteI think we all desire to be sanctified, to be made more in Jesus' image, Cheryl. Yes, I know so many are praying continually for tomorrow to turn out in such a way that our country will be preserved as founded. I did hear a very encouraging stat today from the Iowa poll, which only comes out each presidential election, and has never been wrong. Trump crushes Biden!!!
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That was an amazing poem about an amazing man! God is good!
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