088 Sunday, March 29, 2009

088 Judges 7 – 9; Mark 8.1 – 9.1

I hope you are enjoying the reading of the Scriptures these past few days.

You are going into battle and your commander and chief lets you know you have too many troops. Gideon went into battle with 300 men and destroyed 120 companies of soldiers. Why? Why would God choose to use less rather than more? God knew the hearts of men and told Gideon that if a large number troops went into battle that the Israelite soldiers would take the credit. God was trying to teach His people about faith in Yahweh. It is not about our resources but it is God's resources. Do you have faith in the Lord Almighty? What or where is God testing your faith? Lean into the Lord, He will not fall or fail you.

Feeding on faith is where the lord is constantly bringing us. It is not easy but what else are we to do? In the end we only have the Lord and the mustard seed of faith. How much bread do you have? Jesus is getting ready to prepare a meal for only 4000 this time. What you have, throw it in a pot, and begin serving. Yes, the gifts, talents, abilities, finances, and the networks that you have--throw it all in the pot and begin serving. See what the Lord can do with our little pot of stuff--you will stand amazed!