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Scripture Passage: John 6:5-6 (NIV)
“When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, ‘Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?’ He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do.” —
In John 6, Jesus and His disciples faced a hungry crowd of 5,000. While Jesus’ question to Philip seemed practical—“Where shall we buy bread?”—it was, in reality, a test of trust. The disciples were being stretched beyond their human resources to see God’s provision. John notes that Jesus already knew the solution, emphasizing His divine foreknowledge and purpose. The miracle that follows, the feeding of the 5,000, is a profound reminder of God’s ability to provide beyond what we can see or imagine.
This passage encourages us to remember that, even when we’re uncertain, God knows exactly what He will do. Jesus wasn’t seeking advice; He was leading Philip into a moment of faith. Philip’s practical answer was limited to what he could see and calculate, yet Jesus wanted him to look beyond. God sees our “limited resources” and, even more importantly, our need to trust His timing and power.
Imagine a child fretting over a small amount of money to buy something essential, only to be surprised when a parent provides far more than enough. Jesus was teaching His disciples to look beyond their means to God’s limitless provision. In our own lives, God often places us in situations that seem beyond our abilities to remind us that He is in control.
Reflect on areas where you feel inadequate or where the resources seem too small for the task. Are there situations that challenge you to look beyond what you can do and trust God to step in? Remember that Jesus already knows the outcome and is asking you to trust Him with your limitations.
Today, practice surrendering one worry or challenge to God, asking Him to work out His plan. Trust that He knows what He’s going to do and that His plan is good.
Today’s Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for knowing the end from the beginning. Help me trust in Your perfect plan and provision, even when things seem impossible. Teach me to lean on You and look beyond my own limitations. May I rest in the assurance that You always know what to do, and Your plans for me are for my good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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