A thankful heart brings about miracles & satisfaction

Matthew 15:29-39

Inspired thots

Large crowds followed Jesus wherever He went... how amazing!
Will it be the same today? Hm... I dont know. With all the negative vibes built up on Jesus, riots may arise. It wont matter really, because when Jesus comes again, it is too late for many.

v32 Jesus has compassion for the people. Most of them came with a need...especially of healing (physical... maybe even spiritual). And they had been with Jesus 3 days, not having food with them ~ they were 'fasting'? They forego their meals? Did they go to Jesus, prepared? Or was His 'spiritual' food enough to sustain them? Mind boggling...

I suppose when I am in the Lord's presence, there is no desire to do anything else except to bask in His awesomeness. No wonder Jesus mentions that 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.' (Matthew 4:4)

Another impactful revelation to me on this passage is that Jesus does the same action when it comes to food. He took the food, gave thanks, broke it and pass it to the disciples (to the people). The people ate and were satisfied!

A good reminder that when I give thanks for the food before partaking it, I will eat and be satisfied! There will not just be sufficient BUT ample, as in these miracles, basketfuls of leftover were collected. Ah... this is why Christians should give thanks (say grace) for the food before partaking. When we eat with a thankful heart, we are not only satisfied (enjoy our food) but there is ample supply!

God is really SO great and good! He gives the best to His children. Thank You, Lord!

Feeding 5000 (Matthew 14:14-20)