April 14, 2010
John 6
Pastor Derek Floyd
Have you ever searched for a human solution to a problem (knowing that there was none?) Perhaps the mortgage is due tomorrow and you have only 10% of what is needed. The company is downsizing and you’re one of those chosen to help make it smaller. The doctor says there is absolutely no hope.
As recorded in John 6:5, Jesus tested Philip to strengthen his faith, asking “where shall we buy bread for all these people to eat?” The human solution would be the local market. Yet from where would the money come to buy food for so many?
There was another solution that speaks directly to the sovereignty of Almighty God. In verse 6 we read, “He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do.” I don’t know why you may have only 10% of what’s needed, but Psalm 37:25 says “…I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread”. I don’t know why you’re losing your job, but Jesus said “…do not worry about your life” (Matthew 6:25). If your Heavenly Father takes care of the birds and flowers, He will most certainly take care of you.
He knows you, child of God! May you never forget that 5,000 hungry followers ate to their heart’s content (with leftovers…my favorite!), but not made possible through a human solution. Jesus said, “The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life” (verse 63). It may look hopeless and dark but remember, it just looks that way.
God is still sovereign – no matter what!
Did you know that Pastor Derek has been blessed with two Dove award nominations in his Christian music career, including Male Vocalist of the Year?
