John 6:12-13
Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. When they had all had enough to eat, he said to his disciples, ‘Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.’ So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.
Have you ever thought about the Israelite mother who packed a small lunch for her son before he left to see the miracle worker of Galilee? She had no idea that the five small barley loaves and two small fish would be transformed into a miracle. It was just a lunch from a concerned mother for her son.
Friday, my wife Joyce, was scheduled to have an MRI at 7:10 A.M. I was not allowed to go with her and had to wait in the car. It was fascinating to watch as the many employees at this large medical facility arrived at work. Almost all of them had lunches. Some were in plastic bags directly from stores while others had bags or pails. They were prepared for meal time.
In many other instances we observe individuals preparing for what lies ahead. It may not be for lunch, but it may well be for college, marriage, retirement, or some other thing that seems important to them.
The critical question is . . . Are we preparing for eternity? Eternity is a certainty for each and every one of us. Mortality is 100%. Each and every one of us will die unless we experience the rapture of the church. Is your heart right with God?!
May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!
– – – Pastor Cecil