Gospel of John

“But he said to them, ‘It is I; don’t be afraid.’”

John 6:20

In the story of Jesus walking on water, we find the disciples completely terrified by a storm. Much like the 5,000 that were fed earlier, there was a need and Jesus is once again the provider. Below is a paragraph from another blog written by David Mathis from John Piper’s Desiring God website which gives God centered resources for ministry. David makes a fascinating connection.

“When Jesus climbs into the boat and stills the storm, he is showing the disciples (and us) the point that underlies his feeding of the 5,000: When we serve Jesus by giving of ourselves to others, he will always be enough for us. If we pour out our life to provide bread for others, he will be our bread. The more we satisfy others, the more he will satisfy us.”

What an amazing lesson and how contradictory it is to what we are told everywhere else. We must poor out ourselves, and he will satisfy our needs. Our challenge this week is to do something for others expecting nothing in return and enjoying the blessings that God has already and continually blessed us with. Thanks for reading once again and have a great week.

- Matt