Don’t Forget the Past, He Will Do It Again

Matthew 15: 32-34 

And Jesus summoned to Himself His disciples, and said, I feel compassion for the multitude, because they have remained with Me now for three days and have nothing to eat; and I do not wish to send them away hungry, lest they faint on the way.” 
And the disciples said to Him, “Where would we get so many loaves in a desert place to satisfy such a great multitude? 
And Jesus said to them, “How many loaves do you have?” And they said, “Seven, and a few small fish.” 
 
OK, someone slap me now because I think I must have fallen asleep during the movie. Was I snoring? Jesus is here in Matthew 15 getting ready to do a miracle and feed 4000. But in the chapter before in Matthew 14:15-21 we see almost the exact same story, but this time Jesus feeds 5000. OK, call me simple, but I am just curious how much physical time has passed between Matthew chapter 14 and Matthew chapter 15. Are we talking days or months here? Did the disciples really forget that quickly what Jesus did to feed 5000, and now question Jesus how is He going to feed 4000? Really? Am I missing something? 

I guess I don’t feel so bad for the disciples. I have forgot the miracles Jesus has done in my own life in the past. How about you? It's interesting how time has a way of almost making us callous, hardened and insensitive. It's so easy to pray for something today that we know God has done for us in the past, a prayer He answered. Yet here we are again, same prayer yet it is a different day. We quickly find ourselves questioning how Jesus is going to do it. Really? Again, somebody slap me because I think I fell asleep. 

What does Hebrews 13:8 say? "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." OK, if I read that correctly, that means that He is able to do again, what He has done before. Right? He will answer our prayers. The beginning of Malachi 3:6 says, “I am the Lord, and I do not change.” So, if God does not change, and God is the same, day in and day out, why do we question Him? Why are we similar to the disciples and forget quickly? Don’t feel bad, yes, we are human and forgetful, but honesty the disciples literally walked with Jesus in the physical, and they still forgot past miracles. So, there is grace for you and I, praise God. 

The point is we should not be so quick to see a situation arise and immediately think of it with our human mind. It is easier said than done, and I am speaking to myself here, but we first need to bring it to the Holy Spirit in prayer. What is your will here Holy Spirit? I know you have done this before and you “WILL” do it again. I surrender this request to you and am excited to see how you work your will and your way through me. Thank you, Jesus, for this opportunity to see you shine. You get all the glory for the great things you have done and will do again. Even though things may seem impossible...

Don’t Forget the Past, He Will Do It Again