What struck me as I read this passage again is the word “satisfied.” They ate and were satisfied. No one went home hungry, no one was sent away with bellies half-full, and everyone had enough to eat to feel satisfied.
Category Archives: Devotion
Kingdom Minded
God’s Kingdom is about service, and service is about personal sacrifice. “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” Mark 10:45.
Audacious Prayer
The thing that stands out to me in this text is the woman’s incredible faith. She pursued Jesus, knowing she was one of the ‘least’ yet fully expecting Him to heal her daughter.
A Clean Sweep
When it comes to sin, there is no room for compromise. Beliefs or habits that might appear innocuous but are clearly against God’s word can quickly become distractions or temptations that influence our walk with Christ.
He Sees You
It is oh so easy, when problems assail us, to wonder that very same thing. Where is Jesus in this mess, in this struggle, in this storm? He’s in the midst. He hasn’t taken His eyes off of you. Rather, He’s been watching you every second, urging you to press on.
Why Your Pastor Needs Your Prayers
Now, more than ever, our pastors need us to lift them before the throne of God. Their ministry – and your church – depends on it!
The Hindrance of Unbelief
Though He gave the people of Nazareth chance after chance, they remained skeptical. They would not accept Jesus’ power and authority because of their preconceived beliefs.
Apathy
Don’t settle for lukewarm. Live with purpose and with all your might. Keep your heart and mind fueled and aflame for God. What you invest in your spiritual walk will shore up your faith and strengthen you for the road ahead.
When Push Comes to Shove
Guest Post by Author C.A. Simonson “For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:13) Overwhelmed, weary, and defeated, I punched the dough hard, imagining one irritating person. As I worked the bread dough back and forth, I felt like the dough. The situation …
Cheap Grace
The Book of Romans spells it out quite clearly. How can we claim God’s grace and forgiveness—knowing what it cost Him—yet continue to deliberately sin? When we fully grasp the extent of God’s grace and the price Jesus had to pay to redeem us, it is truly life changing.