“to those who were seated…”
~My mother in law can be so encouraging to me. She was talking to me the other day about patience, faith and waiting on the Lord. She re-told me the story of the loaves and fishes, and how in a bible study she was doing, they highlighted the portion where, Jesus says, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and the men sat down, about five thousand of them. Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish.”
I hadn’t thought about that part of the story, or even noticed it before. That Jesus first gave the instruction for the people to be seated, to wait expectantly for Him to do something. He didn’t tell them what He was going to do, just asked them to sit. He then gave to those who had listened to Him, and sat, and waited.
… That is so interesting to me. I think obedience, patience and faith are something that I am continually learning. I’m not one to sit down and wait, and at times I think I have more faith and dependence in myself, or others around me, then I do in God. For instance, if I had been there that day, would I have ignored Jesus, and gone home and fed myself, or would I have sat down, and waited?
(hope that makes sense, I’m super tired and stretched for time, I have just been mulling that over in my head for a few days… anyone else think of it that way before, or have any deep thoughts on it?)
April 10th, 2008 at 4:24 am
No additional thoughts. You explained that one beautifully.
April 10th, 2008 at 5:29 am
Thank you. Beautifully said. That is true, patience is such a hard one to master, I work on it everyday too, and it seems as if God just puts you in a place to use it too, just at the right time. His timing is perfect and is best for us, I have to remind myself of that over and over.
Again, thank you.
April 11th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Very insightful. I have told this story many, many times, but have never given thought to that side of it. I would have been too impatient to take a seat and wait upon Jesus. He promises that He will supply our every need and He never fails to keep His promises. All we have to do is trust Him.
April 11th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
It is so hard for me to wait on God. I usually feel like He must not be listening or that he must not care. I know it’s not true in my head, but that’s where my heart goes. I need to remember this story more often.