Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Matthew 15:29-39  Jesus reaches into the need of the individual, the Canaanite woman, and then into the needs of the multitude.  As He goes back to the Sea of Galilee and up into the mountains, many bring their loved ones to Him.  They were lame, crippled, blind, dumb, and "many others".  Jesus healed them all.  There is no hurt that He cannot touch. No disease that is too strong for Him.  His power has no limit! His compassion has no end!
Jesus remains there with them for 3 days.  They have used up all their resources and are hungry.  Anything they had tucked into their picnic baskets is long gone.  Yet they don't want to leave.  Here is the One Who cares and wants to help them.  So Jesus gathers His disciples and takes their meager store of 7 loaves and a few fish and He feeds the crowd.  4000 men plus women and children!
They all eat until satisfied and still there are 7 baskets left over.  Only then does Jesus send the crowd home.
They go rejoicing and praising God!
"Great is the Lord and highly to be praised; And His greatness is unsearchable.  One generation shall praise Thy works to another and shall declare Thy mighty acts.  On the glorious splendor of Thy majesty, and on Thy wonderful works I will meditate." ( Psalm 145:3-5)

The unsearchable greatness of God is on display for the multitude with Jesus.  Imagine them telling the story to their children and grandchildren.... those who were blind and now could see; those who were carried up the mountain and could now run back down!  Those who had never been able to speak a word but could now sing and shout and give praise to God! And then those who ate the bread and fish... how could they not tell everyone this marvelous act!

Oh Lord God, we need to remember that Your unsearchable greatness has never changed!  You are still our Healer and nothing is too hard for You.  You are still the One who provides bread for the hungry, You will provide for us.  You are the same yesterday, today, and forever!  As we think of these "wonderful works" let us share our praise with the next generation! Let us tell our story with the enthusiasm of those who were on the mountain with Jesus, for  He has also healed us and fed us and met our deepest needs.  He has washed our sins away and delivered us from the dominion of sin and death and evil!   We extol You and bless Your holy Name! You are the answer to all our needs today.  Everything is Yours and we are Yours. With thanksgiving we sing Your praise.  "Praise God from Whom all blessing flows. Praise Him all creatures here below.  Praise Him above ye heavenly host.  Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! Amen"

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