Let God Be God!

11-10-2009
Let God Be God

We often have times in our lives where we put limitations on God’s power. In other words, we find ourselves in situations where we may not see an end, yet most often, these are the times where God reveals himself!

As we continue our study on the book of Matthew we read the following in chapter 15:32-39:

32Jesus called his disciples to him and said, "I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may collapse on the way."
33His disciples answered, "Where could we get enough bread in this remote place to feed such a crowd?"
34"How many loaves do you have?" Jesus asked. "Seven," they replied, "and a few small fish."
35He told the crowd to sit down on the ground. 36Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, and when he had given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and they in turn to the people. 37They all ate and were satisfied. Afterward the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. 38The number of those who ate was four thousand, besides women and children. 39After Jesus had sent the crowd away, he got into the boat and went to the vicinity of Magadan.”

When life seems to hit you upside the head, and you want to call mercy, just remember, God cares and is there to bring you out of any and all situations when you truly trust in him. In order for God to be God, we must keep all human emotions in check, especially our pride. There’s no use in being prideful, as it often causes the downfall of many. Embrace humility and understand God is the sole source of everything!

Application:
1. Read Matthew 15
2. Do you forget the power of God? What do you allow to stand in the way of his power?