October 30, 2021: SOAP #4349:  Job 21; Mark 5-6

SCRIPTURE:  Mark (NIV) 6:51 Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. They were completely amazed, 52 for they had not understood about the loaves; their hearts were hardened.

OBSERVATION: To me, this verse is a strong indication that they had taken along with them one or two basketsful of the leftovers from the earlier dinner. They had in the boat evidence of God’s miraculous provision.  They had in the boat evidence that Jesus could impower them to do as He commanded, after all, it was He who commanded them to feed the 5000, and then He provided the food for them to do so.  It was He who told them to go to the other side, and He would empower them to do so.

APPLICATION:  So often, I need but to look around to find evidence of God’s great intervention in my life.  In my home, I have “basketsful” of leftovers from previous miracles.  I cannot let my heart become “hardened” so that I forget and cannot see what is so obvious.  Considering what God has done gives me faith for what He will do! 

I can build my faith by considering what God has done for me in the past.  It reminds me that He cares about me and is willing to help me.  It reminds me of His great power and provision.

PRAYER: Lord, sometimes I need to be reminded of what you have done for me in the past.  I know you are just as faithful now as then.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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