When you see that word, look out....you usually see an excuse next.
I continue in John 6:9 this morning...
After being disturbed by a crowd of hungry people, Jesus' asks the disciples where and how these needs could be met.
"He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do." (John 6:6)
He knew the answer before He asked them...but they didn't know, they may not have even considered the needs of these people who had chased after them.
(I'm afraid I'd have been in that mindset...probably just annoyed at the interruption.)
But Jesus causes them to consider other people, so their thoughts begin to turn....and they see the limitations.
Phillip thinks about the amount....and he thinks in the terms of money. "Eight months' wages would not buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!" (John 6:7)
Andrew thought about the amount...and he thinks in terms of quantity. "Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?" (John 6:9)
Both are valid trains of thought... EXCEPT when Jesus is involved.
It is frustrating to face a daunting task when we look at it from a human, practical viewpoint.
We do well to remember that our God is not human.
I purpose to place my meager little fish in the Hands of Jesus, and trust Him to use what little I have.
No excuses. No buts...
