Anchor Scripture: Mark 8:1-3
In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and saith unto them,
I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:
And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for divers of them came from far.
Meditations:
Calvary greetings and may the peace of God abide with you now and forever. Our anchor scripture for today is a revelation of the heart and nature of our Savior. One of the basic needs of man is food and it has been the major driver of events in history of humanity. For instance, it was bread that made Jacob migrate to Egypt and it was bread that also made Elimelech relocate to Moab. The scripture above says the people were hungry and nothing to eat and Jesus, knowing the implications of the situation of the people immediately manifested His sufficiency to fill in the gap.
Exhortation:
Beloved, you will observe from the above scriptures that the people neither complained nor prayed to Jesus concerning this particular situation but He still attended to them. Therefore, I want to assure someone reading this short exhortation that:
- Jesus knows: We sometimes feel lonely and alone in certain situations of life and wonder if anyone truly know what we are passing through. Yes, your situation may be vague to men but be rest assured that it is NOT unknown to God because before Him all things are laid bare. Perhaps, the people did not know that Jesus knew they were hungry? He is the omniscient God. Can I just encourage someone reading this write up that Jesus is that friend that stick closer than brothers. Proverbs 18:24. Your parents may not know your inner struggles, you spouse may not know even your anointed pastor may not know but, Jesus knows. Just trust Him.
- Jesus cares: You know it is possible to know about something and yet do nothing about it. Jesus does not just know, He cares. In our anchor scripture, Jesus did not just know and kept quite, He took positive action towards solving the problem. He did that because He cared. Is that not the same reason He came to face Calvary head long? Yes, it is because He cares for your soul and my soul. Dearly beloved, everybody around you, because of their peculiar issues, may be nonchalant about your situation but know this of a truth that Jesus cares. The Bible says He had compassion on the people. In Matthew 8:2, He could have healed the leper from a distance but, you know what, He did the unthinkable by touching him. It was not a professional touch but a compassionate touch! Others ran away from him but Jesus drew him close enough to a touching distance because He cared. Brethren, cheer up, Jesus cares.
- Jesus is able: It is one thing to know, it is yet one thing to care but it is another thing to have the capacity to act. Jesus cannot be limited. Though the resources available was grossly insufficient to meet the need but when Jesus is involved, no good thing can be in short supply! He can turn your water to wine. John 2:1-11. He can restore your lost hope. Luke 7:11-14. He can disappoint your adversaries. Mark 5:1-20. He can forgive you and restore you. John 1:1-10. He can take away your embarrassment with supernatural provisions. Matthew 17:24-27. Brethren, the list is endless.
Conclusion: let me stop here but note that all you need to do avail yourself of the blessings Jesus has to offer is:
- If you are not born again, please give your life to Him. Those people sought Him, hence He could help them.
- If you are born again, trust Him and keep your eyes fixed on Him.
Prayers:
You shall not be alone in Jesus name.
