Jesus Keeps His Word

 “Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? Or, what shall we drink? Or, with what shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:31-33

In Mark 8:1-9, we find a great number of people had gathered together with Jesus and His disciples; they were taught and ministered to for 3 days. The count was given of 4,000 men, but this does not include the women and children. It was a big crowd, possibly 15,000.

And so these people had left their normal routines to be with Jesus for 3 whole days, but they were now out of food because of it! They had disregarded even their own food needs in order to, “seek first the kingdom of God” and His righteousness; so what would then happen to them? Jesus fed them! There wasn't much – seven loaves of bread and a few little fish – which became a great supply when Jesus blessed it! There were even 7 baskets of leftover scraps.

God keeps His Word. When we trust in Him, we will see unexpected provision for our needs; and this glorifies Him!

Once I took a job, but with a commitment to the Lord. I would work no more than a 5 day week, to have time with my wife. And I must also be able to continue studying and writing for the website we had.

When the job/boss started breaking his commitment to my scheduling, I quit, though it was at half-month mark. What about the bills?

Unexpectedly, we received 2 gifts of money that made up for the loss, praise God! And the next month I soon had another job. God has said, “Them that honor me I will honor” in I Samuel 2:30.

We honor God when we keep our word, and trust Him at His Word. It takes patience, but faith is increased; our one true need.